Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

anew

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading ALEXANDER WILSON.

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

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

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

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

the two together, not just one

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

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From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

affording comfort or solace

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

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

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

an old word for “before”

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

at any time

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

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From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

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

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

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

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

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

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

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

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

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From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

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

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

not in physical motion

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

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

From this reading "At first, I thought the swankie didna ill-- Again I glowr'd, to hear him better still; Bauld, slee, an' sweet, his lines mair glorious grew, Glow'd round the heart, an' glanc'd the soul out through."

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

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

From this reading My uncle, the shipmaster, was dead, and I was still a common sailor; but I was light-hearted and skilful in my profession, and as much inclined to hope as ever.

at the time that

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Besides, I had begun to doubt, and there cannot be a more consoling doubt when one is unfortunate, whether a man may not enjoy as much happiness in the lower walks of life as in the upper.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading I had seen both the Indies and traversed the wide Pacific, ere I again set foot on the Eastern coast of Scotland.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading ALEXANDER WILSON.