Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "Oh, I wonder whether they will understand English, for not a word of French can I speak."

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

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

From this reading "We must make our intentions known, however," said Harry, "and I must muster up what I can say.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

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

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

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

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

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

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Oh, I wonder whether they will understand English, for not a word of French can I speak."

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

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

clothing in general

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

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

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading "Nor can I indeed," said David; "I didn't think of that."

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

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From this reading "Nor can I indeed," said David; "I didn't think of that."

-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "Oh, I wonder whether they will understand English, for not a word of French can I speak."

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Oh, I wonder whether they will understand English, for not a word of French can I speak."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading "Oh, I wonder whether they will understand English, for not a word of French can I speak."

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

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

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "We must make our intentions known, however," said Harry, "and I must muster up what I can say.

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

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

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

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Nor can I indeed," said David; "I didn't think of that."

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "We must make our intentions known, however," said Harry, "and I must muster up what I can say.

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

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "We must make our intentions known, however," said Harry, "and I must muster up what I can say.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

engage in

From this reading "We must make our intentions known, however," said Harry, "and I must muster up what I can say.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "We must make our intentions known, however," said Harry, "and I must muster up what I can say.

gather or bring together

From this reading "We must make our intentions known, however," said Harry, "and I must muster up what I can say.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "Nor can I indeed," said David; "I didn't think of that."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Oh, I wonder whether they will understand English, for not a word of French can I speak."

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I wonder whether they will understand English, for not a word of French can I speak."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "We must make our intentions known, however," said Harry, "and I must muster up what I can say.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

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

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

express in words

From this reading "We must make our intentions known, however," said Harry, "and I must muster up what I can say.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

express in speech

From this reading "Oh, I wonder whether they will understand English, for not a word of French can I speak."

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

not in physical motion

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Nor can I indeed," said David; "I didn't think of that."

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

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

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

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Nor can I indeed," said David; "I didn't think of that."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

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

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "Oh, I wonder whether they will understand English, for not a word of French can I speak."

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

From this reading "We must make our intentions known, however," said Harry, "and I must muster up what I can say.

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

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

close enough to be walked to

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We must make our intentions known, however," said Harry, "and I must muster up what I can say.

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

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "We must make our intentions known, however," said Harry, "and I must muster up what I can say.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "Oh, I wonder whether they will understand English, for not a word of French can I speak."

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

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

during the time that

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Oh, I wonder whether they will understand English, for not a word of French can I speak."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I wonder which of these fellows is captain," said Harry, as they approached three or four rough-looking fellows, as they were walking the deck with the air of officers.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Oh, I wonder whether they will understand English, for not a word of French can I speak."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I know they always begin by saying `Monsieur' if they want to be polite, so I'll say `Monsieur Captain, Monsieur Captain,'" looking round as he spoke, "we have to thank you for taking us aboard your vessel, and should be still further obliged if you could give us a change of clothes while ours are drying."