Chapter III

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

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

a quantity of money

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

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

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

from appearances alone

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

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

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

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From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

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

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

the organ of sight

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

rolled up and secured

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

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

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

the act of retaining something

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

ten 10s

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

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

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

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

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

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

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

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

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

propose a toast to

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

a large beer glass

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

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

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

the work of a sailor

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

bypass

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

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

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

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

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

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

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

a large number or amount

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The sails of these vessels had been furled, and the bright April breeze blowing from the sea sang in their clean rigging.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

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

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading As Lucy advanced holding her dog lest the creature should skip in a fit of excitement into the water, the man viewed her as though on catching her eye, or receiving the encouragement of a look of recognition, he was prepared to salute her.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Of these one was a brig and the other a schooner, and one was the _Minorca_, a handsome coppered barque of five hundred tons built by the French, and, as we have heard, taken from that people.

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

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

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

From this reading A couple of planks communicated between the _Minorca's_ gangway and the wharf, and at the wharf-end of these planks stood a man of a seafaring aspect, apparently belonging to the barque.

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From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

at the time that

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

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

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE OFFER The small amount of work in the shape of discharging and receiving cargo which was being done on the wharves of Old Harbour, had come to a pause when the labourers' dinner-hour struck, and but three or four figures were visible upon the tar-black platforms along which the little ships were moored.