Chapter V

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

From this reading AN OLD FRIEND IN A NEW GUISE.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

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

From this reading AN OLD FRIEND IN A NEW GUISE.

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

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

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

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading “Merry Maid” was making capital progress.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

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

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

wanted intensely

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading AN OLD FRIEND IN A NEW GUISE.

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

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading AN OLD FRIEND IN A NEW GUISE.

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

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

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

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

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

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

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

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

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

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

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

From this reading AN OLD FRIEND IN A NEW GUISE.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

a female domestic

From this reading “Merry Maid” was making capital progress.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “Merry Maid” was making capital progress.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading “Merry Maid” was making capital progress.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading AN OLD FRIEND IN A NEW GUISE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

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

From this reading AN OLD FRIEND IN A NEW GUISE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

above and across; more than

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading “Merry Maid” was making capital progress.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

something that remunerates

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

the United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors

From this reading The ss.

a port city in southwestern Norway; center for shipbuilding industry

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

required or under orders

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

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

From this reading The ss.

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

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

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

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

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

From this reading “Merry Maid” was making capital progress.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

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

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

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

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

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

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

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

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

belonging to which person

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading She was well-engined, well-manned, her disc was well in evidence, and wind and weather were all that could be desired.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The captain was in an unusually good humour, for, in addition to his regular means of making money over and above his salary, he had an extra good speculation on hand, in the shape of a young passenger whose supposed name was Paul Torrens, but whom we have known as Hugh Stavanger.