used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
avoirdupoisnoun
a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
Christy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
COTTONnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
approval
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
set up or found
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
Passford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
SCHOONERnounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
at the time that
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
