Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

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From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

for the reason that

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

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From this reading It was entitled-- JOHN BUZZBY'S OPPINYUNS O' THINGS IN GIN'RAL.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

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From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

give encouragement to

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

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From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

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From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

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From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading It was entitled-- JOHN BUZZBY'S OPPINYUNS O' THINGS IN GIN'RAL.

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

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From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

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From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

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From this reading It was entitled-- JOHN BUZZBY'S OPPINYUNS O' THINGS IN GIN'RAL.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It was entitled-- JOHN BUZZBY'S OPPINYUNS O' THINGS IN GIN'RAL.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

not any; not one

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

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From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading It was entitled-- JOHN BUZZBY'S OPPINYUNS O' THINGS IN GIN'RAL.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

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From this reading It was entitled-- JOHN BUZZBY'S OPPINYUNS O' THINGS IN GIN'RAL.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

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From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

belonging to or characteristic of or occurring in summer

From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

propel through the air

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

write out from speech, notes, etc.

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

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From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We cannot help regretting that it is not in our power to present a copy of this well-thumbed periodical to our readers; but being of opinion that _something_ is better than _nothing_, we transcribe the following extract as a specimen of the contributions from the forecastle.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

at the time that

From this reading It was so named because, as Fred stated in his first leading article, it was intended to throw light on many things at a time when there was no other sun to cheer them.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading _The "Arctic Sun"--Rats! rats! rats!--A hunting-party--Out on the floes--Hardships._ Among the many schemes that were planned and carried out for lightening the long hours of confinement to their wooden home in the Arctic Regions, was the newspaper started by Fred Ellice, and named, as we have already mentioned, the _Arctic Sun_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Mr. Editer,--As you was so good as to ax from me a contribootion to your waluable peeryoddical, I beg heer to stait that this heer article is intended as a gin'ral summery o' the noos wots agoin'.