Chapter VI

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

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

later than; following

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

(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 The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

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

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

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

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading In other words, O’Neil guessed, and rightly, that Impey, in Phil’s belief at all events, was leading a dual life.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

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From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

a room used for dining

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs

From this reading In other words, O’Neil guessed, and rightly, that Impey, in Phil’s belief at all events, was leading a dual life.

the act of consuming food

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In other words, O’Neil guessed, and rightly, that Impey, in Phil’s belief at all events, was leading a dual life.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading In other words, O’Neil guessed, and rightly, that Impey, in Phil’s belief at all events, was leading a dual life.

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

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

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

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

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

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

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

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

a message received and understood

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

a small worthless amount

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading In other words, O’Neil guessed, and rightly, that Impey, in Phil’s belief at all events, was leading a dual life.

the act of departing

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In other words, O’Neil guessed, and rightly, that Impey, in Phil’s belief at all events, was leading a dual life.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

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

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

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

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

of an obscure nature

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

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

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In other words, O’Neil guessed, and rightly, that Impey, in Phil’s belief at all events, was leading a dual life.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

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

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

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

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

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

From this reading In other words, O’Neil guessed, and rightly, that Impey, in Phil’s belief at all events, was leading a dual life.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

with honesty

From this reading In other words, O’Neil guessed, and rightly, that Impey, in Phil’s belief at all events, was leading a dual life.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

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

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

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

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

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

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

express in words

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

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

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

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

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

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

From this reading BILL MARLEY’S FIST After leaving the midshipmen at the hotel, O’Neil led his friend Marley to a much frequented Japanese eating house, on the outskirts of Shibu Park, kept by an American.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

the criminal class

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

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

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

in or at the place that

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

which person or people

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading O’Neil and Marley seated themselves at a small table from where they could observe those about them, for the dining-room was nearly filled with foreigners.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In other words, O’Neil guessed, and rightly, that Impey, in Phil’s belief at all events, was leading a dual life.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The boatswain’s mate understood quite plainly that Phil would be able to find out all that was possible about the man from the people of his world and that he, Jack O’Neil, was to get what information there was in the keeping of those of the underworld.

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

From this reading There he believed he would find some one who could tell him about the mysterious Robert Impey.