Chapter XI

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

From this reading The “Gazelle,” lying peacefully at anchor, floated like a shadow on the placid water.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading The “Gazelle,” lying peacefully at anchor, floated like a shadow on the placid water.

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

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

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

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The “Gazelle,” lying peacefully at anchor, floated like a shadow on the placid water.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At first he moved uneasily, but still lay in the same position, then, still dead asleep, began to work over to the yacht’s rail.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first he moved uneasily, but still lay in the same position, then, still dead asleep, began to work over to the yacht’s rail.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

constricted in size

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading At first he moved uneasily, but still lay in the same position, then, still dead asleep, began to work over to the yacht’s rail.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first he moved uneasily, but still lay in the same position, then, still dead asleep, began to work over to the yacht’s rail.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The “Gazelle,” lying peacefully at anchor, floated like a shadow on the placid water.

covered with water

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes

From this reading The “Gazelle,” lying peacefully at anchor, floated like a shadow on the placid water.

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

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

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

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

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

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

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

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

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

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

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

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

staying power

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

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

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The “Gazelle,” lying peacefully at anchor, floated like a shadow on the placid water.

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

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

the light of the Moon

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

above and across; more than

From this reading At first he moved uneasily, but still lay in the same position, then, still dead asleep, began to work over to the yacht’s rail.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading The “Gazelle,” lying peacefully at anchor, floated like a shadow on the placid water.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading The “Gazelle,” lying peacefully at anchor, floated like a shadow on the placid water.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading At first he moved uneasily, but still lay in the same position, then, still dead asleep, began to work over to the yacht’s rail.

plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At first he moved uneasily, but still lay in the same position, then, still dead asleep, began to work over to the yacht’s rail.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The “Gazelle,” lying peacefully at anchor, floated like a shadow on the placid water.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

deeply or completely

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

not in physical motion

From this reading At first he moved uneasily, but still lay in the same position, then, still dead asleep, began to work over to the yacht’s rail.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

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

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

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

From this reading At first he moved uneasily, but still lay in the same position, then, still dead asleep, began to work over to the yacht’s rail.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading At first he moved uneasily, but still lay in the same position, then, still dead asleep, began to work over to the yacht’s rail.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

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

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The “Gazelle,” lying peacefully at anchor, floated like a shadow on the placid water.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

in or at the place that

From this reading Kenneth lay asleep on the cabin roof, where he had moved from the more cramped position in the cockpit.

which person or people

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

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

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LOST ON CAPTIVE ISLAND Charlotte Harbor was so flooded with moonlight that the little wind ripples shone like frosted silver.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading At first he moved uneasily, but still lay in the same position, then, still dead asleep, began to work over to the yacht’s rail.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Soundly as a tired man should, he slept; then, disturbed by dreams of battles with wind and wave, he stirred, working his arms and legs like a dog who has visions of the chase.

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

From this reading At first he moved uneasily, but still lay in the same position, then, still dead asleep, began to work over to the yacht’s rail.