Chapter I

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From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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

From this reading A FRENCHMAN IN AMERICA.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading A FRENCHMAN IN AMERICA.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

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

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE MERSHON COMPANY PRESS, RAHWAY, N. J.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

the specified day of the month

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

take in solid food

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

a person of French nationality

From this reading A FRENCHMAN IN AMERICA.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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

From this reading A FRENCHMAN IN AMERICA.

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

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading THE MERSHON COMPANY PRESS, RAHWAY, N. J.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

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

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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From this reading THE MERSHON COMPANY PRESS, RAHWAY, N. J.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading THE MERSHON COMPANY PRESS, RAHWAY, N. J.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "JONATHAN AND HIS CONTINENT," "JOHN BULL, JUNIOR," "JACQUES BONHOMME," "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

and nothing more

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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 In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading THE MERSHON COMPANY PRESS, RAHWAY, N. J.

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From this reading THE MERSHON COMPANY PRESS, RAHWAY, N. J.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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

From this reading THE MERSHON COMPANY PRESS, RAHWAY, N. J.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

being five more than twenty

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

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

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.

during the time that

From this reading In the order of things the _Teutonic_ was to have sailed to-day, but the date is the 25th of December, and few people elect to eat their Christmas dinner on the ocean if they can avoid it; so there are only twenty-five saloon passengers, and they have been committed to the brave little _Celtic_, while that huge floating palace, the _Teutonic_, remains in harbor.