used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
the state of being absent
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
in the past
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
(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 FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
react verbally
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
BLAKEnounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
enumerateverbUS /ɪˈnuːməreɪt/
specify individually
From this reading To enumerate a few of his reasons will not be out of place here.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
communicated in words
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
FIVE-RATERS
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From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
FIVE-TONNERS
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From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading To enumerate a few of his reasons will not be out of place here.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To enumerate a few of his reasons will not be out of place here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
IslesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
engage in
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
used to form the superlative
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To enumerate a few of his reasons will not be out of place here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
and nothing more
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
others
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From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To enumerate a few of his reasons will not be out of place here.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To enumerate a few of his reasons will not be out of place here.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading To enumerate a few of his reasons will not be out of place here.
Identical; not different.
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
refrain from harming
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
carry out
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
which person or people
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
belonging to which person
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To enumerate a few of his reasons will not be out of place here.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading There was some little hesitation before he gave an answer, but at length he expressed an opinion that yachting excelled all others.
yachtsmannounUS /ˈjɑːtsmən/
a person who owns or sails a yacht
From this reading Then it was quite out of the question for a man to be a thorough yachtsman without courage and endurance being brought into play.
yachtsmen
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From this reading The first and foremost was the utter absence of any possibility of cruelty, as calls could only be made on inanimate materials and the yachtsmen themselves.
a late time of life
From this reading FIVE-TONNERS AND FIVE-RATERS IN THE NORTH BY G. L. BLAKE A few years ago a great sportsman, whose privilege it had been to take an active part in nearly every form of sport known to the British Isles, was asked which of them all he thought should be placed at the head of the list as being most conducive to make its follower manly, and at the same time least open to the criticism of those who are always inclined to find fault with their neighbours' methods of employing their spare time.
