Chapter XII

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

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

any specific behavior

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

anew

From this reading Conyngham was a free man again.

(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 SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

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

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

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

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

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

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

take into custody

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

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

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

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From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

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

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

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From this reading Conyngham was a free man again.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

every person

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Conyngham was a free man again.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

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From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

the act of giving

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

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

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

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

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

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

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

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

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

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

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

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 SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

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

From this reading Conyngham was a free man again.

the force of workers available

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

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

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

above and across; more than

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

euphemisms for “fat”

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

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From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

easily perceived; easy to become aware of

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

the work of a sailor

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

Identical; not different.

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

plural of “sling” — a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

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

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

with smiles; in a smiling manner

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

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From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

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

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

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

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

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From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

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

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

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

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

(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 Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

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

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

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

From this reading SAILING ORDERS Made fast to the end of the long wharf was a rakish-looking vessel, and all about her was a scene of continuous activity.

which person or people

From this reading Mysterious orders had come from Paris, and to the surprise of everybody he had appeared one day walking the streets of Dunkirk smilingly greeting the inhabitants, who remembered well his giving the stores of the other vessels to the populace on the day of his arrest.

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

From this reading From small boats and slings men were painting her topsides, and at the same time, running to and fro from the wharf, others busy as ants were carrying bales and boxes on board; windlasses were lifting and swinging the heavier goods over the bulwarks.

lean and sinewy

From this reading On the string-piece stood an active, wiry figure, recognizable at a glance, and near by was the portly form of our friend Hodge.