Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

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

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

later than; following

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading On reaching the _Camoens_, we found the rest of our party already arrived, and we joined forces at once.

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

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On reaching the _Camoens_, we found the rest of our party already arrived, and we joined forces at once.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

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From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

command with authority

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

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

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

half the width of an em

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

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From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading On reaching the _Camoens_, we found the rest of our party already arrived, and we joined forces at once.

set up or found

From this reading On reaching the _Camoens_, we found the rest of our party already arrived, and we joined forces at once.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

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

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.

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

From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.

an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Iceland

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

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

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

including much or everything; and especially including stated limits

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

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

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

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

From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading On reaching the _Camoens_, we found the rest of our party already arrived, and we joined forces at once.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

keep busy with

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On reaching the _Camoens_, we found the rest of our party already arrived, and we joined forces at once.

on one occasion

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On reaching the _Camoens_, we found the rest of our party already arrived, and we joined forces at once.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading On reaching the _Camoens_, we found the rest of our party already arrived, and we joined forces at once.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading On reaching the _Camoens_, we found the rest of our party already arrived, and we joined forces at once.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

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

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading On reaching the _Camoens_, we found the rest of our party already arrived, and we joined forces at once.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

the state of inactivity following an interruption

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

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From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

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

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

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

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

a large number or amount

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER WEIGH.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On reaching the _Camoens_, we found the rest of our party already arrived, and we joined forces at once.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Her average run, inclusive of stoppage at the various trading ports, is six or seven days at most; but in steaming direct from Granton to the Icelandic capital, the voyage does not occupy more than three and a half days, if the weather is favourable.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

have a certain weight

From this reading UNDER WEIGH.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The _Camoens_, named after the Portuguese poet of that name, is a fair-sized steamer of 1200 tons, which runs during the summer and autumn months at regular intervals of about once in four weeks, between Granton and Reikjavik, the capital of Iceland, calling _en route_ at other ports.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Subjoined is a map of the Island, with a red boundary line marking the course of the steamer, and her usual halting places.