Chapter I

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

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.'

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

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

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

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

From this reading 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

a youthful male person

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

past form of “challenge” — take exception to

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

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

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

difficult to deal with

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

prove to be false

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

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

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

divisible by two

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

at any time

From this reading 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.'

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

a boy or man

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

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

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

a quick look

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

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

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.'

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

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

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

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

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

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

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

From this reading 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.'

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From this reading 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

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

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

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

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

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

From this reading 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.'

and nothing more

From this reading 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.'

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

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

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

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

used to form the superlative

From this reading 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.'

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

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

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

possession of controlling influence

From this reading 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.'

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

a small hard fruit

From this reading 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.'

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

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

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

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

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

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

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

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

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

male cat

From this reading Author of "The Hero of Panama" "Tom Stapleton, the Boy Scout" "The Great Aeroplane" "Indian and Scout" &c.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

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

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

tanned and coarsened from being outdoors

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

at the time that

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards.

belonging to which person

From this reading He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'

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

From this reading 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer,' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.'