Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "He's a ripper, don't you know," agreed Reggie.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Indeed he is," remarked Mabel, warmly, to whom praise of Joe was always sweet.

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

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

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

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

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

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

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

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

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From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

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From this reading "He's a ripper, don't you know," agreed Reggie.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

a boy or man

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

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

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

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

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

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

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

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

From this reading "He's a ripper, don't you know," agreed Reggie.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

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

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

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

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Indeed he is," remarked Mabel, warmly, to whom praise of Joe was always sweet.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

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

From this reading "Indeed he is," remarked Mabel, warmly, to whom praise of Joe was always sweet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

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

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

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

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

and nothing more

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

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

From this reading "He's a ripper, don't you know," agreed Reggie.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

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

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

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

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

not any; not one

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading "Indeed he is," remarked Mabel, warmly, to whom praise of Joe was always sweet.

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

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

a murderer who slashes the victims with a knife

From this reading "He's a ripper, don't you know," agreed Reggie.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

restricted to something

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "Indeed he is," remarked Mabel, warmly, to whom praise of Joe was always sweet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Braxton had a fund of anecdotes that made him good company, and the friendship that Reggie felt for him made him often a member of Joe's party.

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

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

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

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

in a hearty manner

From this reading "Indeed he is," remarked Mabel, warmly, to whom praise of Joe was always sweet.

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

From this reading "Indeed he is," remarked Mabel, warmly, to whom praise of Joe was always sweet.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

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

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

at the time that

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.

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

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

which person or people

From this reading IN MIKADO LAND But if Braxton sensed the slight feeling of antipathy which Joe felt for him, he gave no sign of it, and Joe himself, who wanted to be strictly just, took pains to conceal it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Indeed he is," remarked Mabel, warmly, to whom praise of Joe was always sweet.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "He's a ripper, don't you know," agreed Reggie.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "Fine fellow, that Mr. Matson of yours," he remarked one afternoon, when he and Reggie and Mabel were sitting together under an awning, which the growing heat of every day, as the vessel made its way deeper into the tropics, made very grateful for its shade and coolness.