Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

later than; following

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

(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 For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

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

From this reading Each person was searching on the beach and in the warehouse for something.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

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

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LIFE AT GOLOVIN.

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

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Each person was searching on the beach and in the warehouse for something.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

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

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

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

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

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

From this reading Each person was searching on the beach and in the warehouse for something.

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

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Each person was searching on the beach and in the warehouse for something.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

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

From this reading LIFE AT GOLOVIN.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

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

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

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

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

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

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading LIFE AT GOLOVIN.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

something that is lost

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

absolutely essential

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

not any; not one

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Each person was searching on the beach and in the warehouse for something.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

above and across; more than

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

a human being

From this reading Each person was searching on the beach and in the warehouse for something.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

in an indiscriminate manner

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading Each person was searching on the beach and in the warehouse for something.

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

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

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

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Each person was searching on the beach and in the warehouse for something.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

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

From this reading Each person was searching on the beach and in the warehouse for something.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

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

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The "Elk's" crew had dumped the freight promiscuously upon the frozen sands, considering their duty at that point done, and no assurance was given us that the freight was all there, or that it was in good condition.

being of use or service

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

a storehouse for goods and merchandise

From this reading Each person was searching on the beach and in the warehouse for something.

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

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

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

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.

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

From this reading Our first duty after arriving at Golovin was to look up our freight, which seemed to be in a general mix-up.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading For my part, I was greatly concerned over the probable loss of a case of coal oil, and a box containing wool blankets, feather pillow, and other things too precious to lose after paying freight, especially as some of the articles could not be replaced, and all were useful and necessary.