Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

later than; following

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

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

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

cleanse the entire body

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Each gunboat is carrying a dozen or more of their own nationality, former residents of the foreign concession at Ku-Ling.

clothing in general

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

From this reading Each gunboat is carrying a dozen or more of their own nationality, former residents of the foreign concession at Ku-Ling.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

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

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Each gunboat is carrying a dozen or more of their own nationality, former residents of the foreign concession at Ku-Ling.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Each gunboat is carrying a dozen or more of their own nationality, former residents of the foreign concession at Ku-Ling.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Each gunboat is carrying a dozen or more of their own nationality, former residents of the foreign concession at Ku-Ling.

set up or found

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

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

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

English poet (born in 1930)

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

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

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

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

From this reading Each gunboat is carrying a dozen or more of their own nationality, former residents of the foreign concession at Ku-Ling.

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

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

a boy or man

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

the act of departing

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

in a yearning manner

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

occurring by chance

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

the force of workers available

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

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

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation

From this reading Each gunboat is carrying a dozen or more of their own nationality, former residents of the foreign concession at Ku-Ling.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

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

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

on one occasion

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Each gunboat is carrying a dozen or more of their own nationality, former residents of the foreign concession at Ku-Ling.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Each gunboat is carrying a dozen or more of their own nationality, former residents of the foreign concession at Ku-Ling.

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

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

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

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

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

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Each gunboat is carrying a dozen or more of their own nationality, former residents of the foreign concession at Ku-Ling.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

transport commercially

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

past form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

in the near future

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

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

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

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

From this reading THE START FOR KU-LING The midshipmen, after leaving the captain’s cabin, hastened to their rooms to bathe and don fresh clothes.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

in or at the place that

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Commander Hughes had signaled at once for the gunboat captains, and each had left the “Phœnix,” enthusiastic at the lucky turn affairs had taken, and cordially willing to coöperate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.

inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading Phil eyed his bunk longingly; he had not had a comfortable sleep for many nights, but he withstood the temptation and soon found the duty of helping to prepare the ship for battle far more interesting.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “I am in doubt,” Commander Hughes confided to Phil on the quarter-deck, where the lad had been directing the work of the men of his division, “what to do with our non-combatants.