Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

(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 CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

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

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

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

From this reading The great fortress could not be seen, and it was as silent as a tomb.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "How does she head, Christy?" asked Graines, as they met at the wheel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

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

From this reading The lights in the binnacle of the West Wind had not been put out, though they could not be noticed outside of the schooner.

plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

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

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)

From this reading The lights in the binnacle of the West Wind had not been put out, though they could not be noticed outside of the schooner.

object formed by a mold

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

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

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

make right or correct

From this reading "South a quarter west," replied the lieutenant, "which is the correct course.

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

From this reading The lights in the binnacle of the West Wind had not been put out, though they could not be noticed outside of the schooner.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "South a quarter west," replied the lieutenant, "which is the correct course.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

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

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

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

From this reading "How does she head, Christy?" asked Graines, as they met at the wheel.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading The great fortress could not be seen, and it was as silent as a tomb.

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

From this reading "How does she head, Christy?" asked Graines, as they met at the wheel.

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

From this reading The great fortress could not be seen, and it was as silent as a tomb.

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

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "How does she head, Christy?" asked Graines, as they met at the wheel.

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From this reading "How does she head, Christy?" asked Graines, as they met at the wheel.

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

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

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

From this reading "South a quarter west," replied the lieutenant, "which is the correct course.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The great fortress could not be seen, and it was as silent as a tomb.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading "South a quarter west," replied the lieutenant, "which is the correct course.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The lights in the binnacle of the West Wind had not been put out, though they could not be noticed outside of the schooner.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "How does she head, Christy?" asked Graines, as they met at the wheel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

being perceived or observed

From this reading The lights in the binnacle of the West Wind had not been put out, though they could not be noticed outside of the schooner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The lights in the binnacle of the West Wind had not been put out, though they could not be noticed outside of the schooner.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The lights in the binnacle of the West Wind had not been put out, though they could not be noticed outside of the schooner.

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

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The lights in the binnacle of the West Wind had not been put out, though they could not be noticed outside of the schooner.

one of four equal parts

From this reading "South a quarter west," replied the lieutenant, "which is the correct course.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "South a quarter west," replied the lieutenant, "which is the correct course.

a large beer glass

From this reading The lights in the binnacle of the West Wind had not been put out, though they could not be noticed outside of the schooner.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The great fortress could not be seen, and it was as silent as a tomb.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "How does she head, Christy?" asked Graines, as they met at the wheel.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The great fortress could not be seen, and it was as silent as a tomb.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "South a quarter west," replied the lieutenant, "which is the correct course.

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

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

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

From this reading The lights in the binnacle of the West Wind had not been put out, though they could not be noticed outside of the schooner.

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

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading The great fortress could not be seen, and it was as silent as a tomb.

(nautical) a rope used in towing

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

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

From this reading The great fortress could not be seen, and it was as silent as a tomb.

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

From this reading The lights in the binnacle of the West Wind had not been put out, though they could not be noticed outside of the schooner.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading "How does she head, Christy?" asked Graines, as they met at the wheel.

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

From this reading THE CASTING OFF OF THE TOWLINE Christy Passford had been through this channel at least half a dozen times in the Bellevite, and knew all the courses and bearings, though the latter did not count in the dense fog which had settled down on the vicinity of the fort.

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

From this reading The lights in the binnacle of the West Wind had not been put out, though they could not be noticed outside of the schooner.