Chapter V

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

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

(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 All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

in addition

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

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

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

any thing at all

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

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

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

stern foremost or backward

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

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

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

small and round and shiny like a shiny bead or button

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

lacking hue or shades of grey; part white and part black

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

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

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

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

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

without stop or interruption

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

greatly pleased

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

characterized by great determination

From this reading One of the saloon passengers immediately determined to shoot some of the birds.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

opinion or judgment

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

adorned with feathers or plumes

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

the time of life between 40 and 50

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading One of the saloon passengers immediately determined to shoot some of the birds.

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

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

attractive and tempting

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

a small worthless amount

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

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

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the saloon passengers immediately determined to shoot some of the birds.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

above and across; more than

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

to extremes

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading One of the saloon passengers immediately determined to shoot some of the birds.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

uttered with a trill

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading One of the saloon passengers immediately determined to shoot some of the birds.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

transport commercially

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading One of the saloon passengers immediately determined to shoot some of the birds.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

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

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading One of the saloon passengers immediately determined to shoot some of the birds.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

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

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

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

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

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

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading All that day the beautiful little creatures continued to arrive in large flocks, and it did not require any stretch of imagination to believe that, as Jack Clewlin said, 'a feathered snowsquall was driving up astern.'

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

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

look attentively

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

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

From this reading DOWN IN THE 'ROLLING FORTIES' A week later, and on taking over the morning watch, Jack was delighted to find that during the night several black-and-white speckled birds, styled 'cape pigeons,' were following the ship.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They flew quite close to the ship, their beady black eyes always on the watch for anything thrown overboard, and their shrill cries of delight or disappointment mingled with the ceaseless 'boom boom' of the rolling waves.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Captain Thorne raised strong objections, and also added that to do so would be inviting misfortune on the ship, or to some of the people on board.