Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

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

From this reading Oh ye seas and floods, Bless ye the Lord: Praise him, and magnify him forever.

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

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

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

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

give a benediction to

From this reading Oh ye seas and floods, Bless ye the Lord: Praise him, and magnify him forever.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

not to your liking

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

at any time

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Oh ye seas and floods, Bless ye the Lord: Praise him, and magnify him forever.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

for a limitless time

From this reading Oh ye seas and floods, Bless ye the Lord: Praise him, and magnify him forever.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

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

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

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From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Oh ye seas and floods, Bless ye the Lord: Praise him, and magnify him forever.

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

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

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

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

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

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

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From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

immediately past

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Oh ye seas and floods, Bless ye the Lord: Praise him, and magnify him forever.

increase in size, volume or significance

From this reading Oh ye seas and floods, Bless ye the Lord: Praise him, and magnify him forever.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

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

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh ye seas and floods, Bless ye the Lord: Praise him, and magnify him forever.

on one occasion

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Oh ye seas and floods, Bless ye the Lord: Praise him, and magnify him forever.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

not used up

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Oh ye seas and floods, Bless ye the Lord: Praise him, and magnify him forever.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

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From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

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

From this reading Oh ye seas and floods, Bless ye the Lord: Praise him, and magnify him forever.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

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

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

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

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

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

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

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

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

at the time that

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "This sort of evenings is so suitable for story-telling, that I regret more than ever the disagreeable necessity which has taken Mr. Stanley to foreign countries, and broken up our delightful parties.

during the time that

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile

From this reading "Oh! what beautiful weather," exclaimed George Wilton, as he drew his chair nearer the fire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Oh ye seas and floods, Bless ye the Lord: Praise him, and magnify him forever.

but in spite of that

From this reading But yet, there are enough of us remaining at home to form a society; we _might_ manage without him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do not you remember, papa, you said, when Julia Manvers was with us last summer, we were to examine into the particulars respecting the seas and oceans of the world; and not once was the subject mentioned while we were at Herne Bay, although the sea was continually before us to remind us of it.