Chapter XIII

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

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

anew

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

(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 The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

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

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

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

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

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

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

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From this reading THE BASKET-MAKER.

a job in an organization

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

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

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

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

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

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

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading The fisherman’s house was not far from the pier.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The fisherman’s house was not far from the pier.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

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

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

the act of departing

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

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

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

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

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

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

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

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

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

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

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The fisherman’s house was not far from the pier.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

used to form the superlative

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

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

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fisherman’s house was not far from the pier.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

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

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

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

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading The fisherman’s house was not far from the pier.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

be seated

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

plural of “solicitation” — an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

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

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

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

From this reading THE BASKET-MAKER.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

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

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

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

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

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

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

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

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

at the time that

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.

which person or people

From this reading The weather was warm, and some blankets from Walter’s berth were spread on the hen-coop, and a pillow placed so that Ned could lie down or sit up, as he chose, see what was going on, and chat with his shipmates, who were all rejoiced to see him on board again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading Walter and Peterson made a chair, by taking hold of each other’s wrists, and Ned, seated on it, with an arm round each of their necks, was taken on board.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading IT was a glad day to Ned, when he had so far recovered that the surgeon, yielding to his solicitations, told him he might go on board the vessel, spend most of the day, and come back at night.