Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

a friendly nation

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

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

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

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

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

causing inconvenience

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

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

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

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From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

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

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Graines had not spoken a word on this occasion, though he had done most of the talking at the bivouac.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

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

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

get the meaning of something

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

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

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Graines had not spoken a word on this occasion, though he had done most of the talking at the bivouac.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

a boy or man

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

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

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

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

From this reading Graines had not spoken a word on this occasion, though he had done most of the talking at the bivouac.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

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

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

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

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

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

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

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

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Graines had not spoken a word on this occasion, though he had done most of the talking at the bivouac.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Graines had not spoken a word on this occasion, though he had done most of the talking at the bivouac.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

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

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

a large beer glass

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Graines had not spoken a word on this occasion, though he had done most of the talking at the bivouac.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Graines had not spoken a word on this occasion, though he had done most of the talking at the bivouac.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

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

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

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

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Graines had not spoken a word on this occasion, though he had done most of the talking at the bivouac.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Graines had not spoken a word on this occasion, though he had done most of the talking at the bivouac.

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

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading They separated as they had been instructed to do; but they were careful not to go to any great distance from the spot, for they understood that they should be wanted in a few minutes.

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

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

speaking or spoken fittingly or pleasingly

From this reading It was a little difficult for them to realize that the awkward fellow who was in conversation with the skipper of the schooner was the gentlemanly, well-spoken officer they had been accustomed to see on the quarter-deck of the Bellevite.

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

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

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

From this reading They were greatly amused at the manner in which Christy conducted himself, and especially at the mongrel dialect he had used.

which person or people

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A POWERFUL ALLY OF THE BELLEVITERS The seamen of the Bellevite had listened with intense interest to the conversation between the commander of the West Wind and the lieutenant; and there was not a single one of them who did not comprehend the purpose of the chief of the expedition.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Graines had not spoken a word on this occasion, though he had done most of the talking at the bivouac.