Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading At the same time he added fifty per cent to the wages of this officer.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

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

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

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

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

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

From this reading "But why can't we go with them, Captain Ringgold?" asked Mrs. Belgrave.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the same time he added fifty per cent to the wages of this officer.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

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From this reading "But why can't we go with them, Captain Ringgold?" asked Mrs. Belgrave.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But why can't we go with them, Captain Ringgold?" asked Mrs. Belgrave.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

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From this reading "But why can't we go with them, Captain Ringgold?" asked Mrs. Belgrave.

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

From this reading "But why can't we go with them, Captain Ringgold?" asked Mrs. Belgrave.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading At the same time he added fifty per cent to the wages of this officer.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

to an extreme degree

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

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From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

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From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading At the same time he added fifty per cent to the wages of this officer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

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

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

take the midday meal

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

engage in

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

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From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "But why can't we go with them, Captain Ringgold?" asked Mrs. Belgrave.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading At the same time he added fifty per cent to the wages of this officer.

a worker who oils engines or machinery

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

for each

From this reading At the same time he added fifty per cent to the wages of this officer.

approval to do something

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

with little or no delay

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

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

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

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From this reading "But why can't we go with them, Captain Ringgold?" asked Mrs. Belgrave.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time he added fifty per cent to the wages of this officer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

transport commercially

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

carry out

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

a city of northern Morocco at the west end of the Strait of Gibraltar

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

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

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading He had ordered Mr. Sage to provide a suitable lunch for the steamer; for it was thirty miles to Tangier, and it would require at least seven hours for the Maud to go there and return, and the excursionists would get hungry before they came back.

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

From this reading At the same time he added fifty per cent to the wages of this officer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time he added fifty per cent to the wages of this officer.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading At the same time he added fifty per cent to the wages of this officer.

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

From this reading He had spoken to the commander about the engineer; and he had promptly consented to ship another oiler, for it was enough for Felipe to run the engine of the Maud and take proper care of it, as it was a very nice piece of machinery.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "But why can't we go with them, Captain Ringgold?" asked Mrs. Belgrave.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "But why can't we go with them, Captain Ringgold?" asked Mrs. Belgrave.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "But why can't we go with them, Captain Ringgold?" asked Mrs. Belgrave.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading AN AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO TANGIER Louis had applied for permission to make the excursion to Tangier on his own account, though he knew it would be exceedingly agreeable to the other members of the ship's company, for it would give them practice in their duties.