Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading As he was returning to his chosen position abaft the companion, he saw a glimmer of light in the gloom of the cabin.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

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

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

expected hopefully

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

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

From this reading As he was returning to his chosen position abaft the companion, he saw a glimmer of light in the gloom of the cabin.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Christy sent the two men back to their former station.

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

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

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From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

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

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading As he was returning to his chosen position abaft the companion, he saw a glimmer of light in the gloom of the cabin.

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From this reading Christy sent the two men back to their former station.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

deem to be

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

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

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

not to your liking

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

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

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

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

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

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

From this reading Christy sent the two men back to their former station.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.

gases ejected from an engine as waste products

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading As he was returning to his chosen position abaft the companion, he saw a glimmer of light in the gloom of the cabin.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading As he was returning to his chosen position abaft the companion, he saw a glimmer of light in the gloom of the cabin.

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

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

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

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.

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

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

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

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

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

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

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

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

beyond normal limits

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As he was returning to his chosen position abaft the companion, he saw a glimmer of light in the gloom of the cabin.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.

the force of workers available

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

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

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

above and across; more than

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

a full supply

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading As he was returning to his chosen position abaft the companion, he saw a glimmer of light in the gloom of the cabin.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading As he was returning to his chosen position abaft the companion, he saw a glimmer of light in the gloom of the cabin.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.

cut with a saw

From this reading As he was returning to his chosen position abaft the companion, he saw a glimmer of light in the gloom of the cabin.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Christy sent the two men back to their former station.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Christy sent the two men back to their former station.

required or under orders

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

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

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Christy sent the two men back to their former station.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

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

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Christy sent the two men back to their former station.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

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

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.

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

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

in or at the place that

From this reading His curiosity was excited, and he walked over to the companion, where Graines appeared to be gazing into the darkness of the cabin; but he did not interfere with the proceedings of his fellow-officer.

which person or people

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

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

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A HAPPY RETURN TO THE BELLEVITE Although he anticipated a disagreeable scene with the captain of the West Wind, who, he supposed, had slept off the fumes of the inordinate quantity of liquor he had drunk, he did not consider that there was any peril in the situation, for he had plenty of force to handle him easily.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We don't need the men you have called from the waist," said the engineer in a low tone.