used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sea broke petulantly and in vain against the boulders that strewed his feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
athwartadverbUS /əˈθwɔːrt/
at right angles to the center line of a ship
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He lay squandered in the sunshine that filled the hollows in his back and declared the lines of his ribs gaunt beneath the pelt.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
Beau-Nez
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From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He lay squandered in the sunshine that filled the hollows in his back and declared the lines of his ribs gaunt beneath the pelt.
BluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading The sea broke petulantly and in vain against the boulders that strewed his feet.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Overhead larks poured down rivulets of song from the brimming bowl of heaven.
a youthful male person
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading Overhead larks poured down rivulets of song from the brimming bowl of heaven.
lacking funds
From this reading The sea broke petulantly and in vain against the boulders that strewed his feet.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
Danny
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From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He lay squandered in the sunshine that filled the hollows in his back and declared the lines of his ribs gaunt beneath the pelt.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Overhead larks poured down rivulets of song from the brimming bowl of heaven.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The sea broke petulantly and in vain against the boulders that strewed his feet.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He lay squandered in the sunshine that filled the hollows in his back and declared the lines of his ribs gaunt beneath the pelt.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Overhead larks poured down rivulets of song from the brimming bowl of heaven.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading He lay squandered in the sunshine that filled the hollows in his back and declared the lines of his ribs gaunt beneath the pelt.
a man of refinement
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Overhead larks poured down rivulets of song from the brimming bowl of heaven.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading He lay squandered in the sunshine that filled the hollows in his back and declared the lines of his ribs gaunt beneath the pelt.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
larksnounUS /lɑːrks/
plural of “lark” — North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading Overhead larks poured down rivulets of song from the brimming bowl of heaven.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He lay squandered in the sunshine that filled the hollows in his back and declared the lines of his ribs gaunt beneath the pelt.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He lay squandered in the sunshine that filled the hollows in his back and declared the lines of his ribs gaunt beneath the pelt.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
long-boats
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From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
MarenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
MouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
North-men
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From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead larks poured down rivulets of song from the brimming bowl of heaven.
pawsnounUS /pɔːz/
plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
peltverbUS /pelt/
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading He lay squandered in the sunshine that filled the hollows in his back and declared the lines of his ribs gaunt beneath the pelt.
petulantlyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading The sea broke petulantly and in vain against the boulders that strewed his feet.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Overhead larks poured down rivulets of song from the brimming bowl of heaven.
RedcoatnounUS /ˈredkoʊt/
British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading He lay squandered in the sunshine that filled the hollows in his back and declared the lines of his ribs gaunt beneath the pelt.
rivulets
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From this reading Overhead larks poured down rivulets of song from the brimming bowl of heaven.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
shoulderedadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊldərd/
having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
a male human offspring
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Overhead larks poured down rivulets of song from the brimming bowl of heaven.
the season of growth
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
squanderedadjectiveUS /ˈskwɑːndərd/
not used to good advantage
From this reading He lay squandered in the sunshine that filled the hollows in his back and declared the lines of his ribs gaunt beneath the pelt.
strewed
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From this reading The sea broke petulantly and in vain against the boulders that strewed his feet.
the rays of the sun
From this reading He lay squandered in the sunshine that filled the hollows in his back and declared the lines of his ribs gaunt beneath the pelt.
TamingverbUS /ˈteɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sea broke petulantly and in vain against the boulders that strewed his feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Like a lion asleep athwart the doors of light, his head massive upon his paws, his flanks smooth as marble, he rested.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The sea broke petulantly and in vain against the boulders that strewed his feet.
at the time that
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
Woodburn
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From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
a late time of life
From this reading _Necessity the Spring of Faith and Mould of Character_ Bob, Son of Battle Danny The Gentleman Redcoat Captain The Taming of John Blunt The Royal Road The Brown Mare Boy Woodburn Old Beau-Nez shouldered out into the sea, immense, immovable, as when the North-men, tossing off him in their long-boats, had first named him a thousand years before.
