Chapter XV

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

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?

later than; following

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?

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

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

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

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Well, sir, I guess if there ever were any they've been cleared out by the squareheads," answered the mate.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

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

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Well, sir, I guess if there ever were any they've been cleared out by the squareheads," answered the mate.

plural of “bunker” — a hazard on a golf course

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

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

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading "Well, sir, I guess if there ever were any they've been cleared out by the squareheads," answered the mate.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

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

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?

plural of “dyke” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

at any time

From this reading "Well, sir, I guess if there ever were any they've been cleared out by the squareheads," answered the mate.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

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

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "Well, sir, I guess if there ever were any they've been cleared out by the squareheads," answered the mate.

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

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

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

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

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

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

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

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?

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

From this reading "Well, sir, I guess if there ever were any they've been cleared out by the squareheads," answered the mate.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Well, sir, I guess if there ever were any they've been cleared out by the squareheads," answered the mate.

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

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

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

From this reading Surely there ought to be some on an island like this."

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Surely there ought to be some on an island like this."

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

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading "Well, sir, I guess if there ever were any they've been cleared out by the squareheads," answered the mate.

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

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Surely there ought to be some on an island like this."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?

term of address for a man

From this reading "Well, sir, I guess if there ever were any they've been cleared out by the squareheads," answered the mate.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

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

From this reading Surely there ought to be some on an island like this."

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

From this reading "Well, sir, I guess if there ever were any they've been cleared out by the squareheads," answered the mate.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Surely there ought to be some on an island like this."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

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

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

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

From this reading "Well, sir, I guess if there ever were any they've been cleared out by the squareheads," answered the mate.

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

From this reading Surely there ought to be some on an island like this."

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

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, sir, I guess if there ever were any they've been cleared out by the squareheads," answered the mate.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

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

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading MCPHULACH EXPLAINS On the following morning Calamity went ashore, Mr. Dykes having preceded him for the purpose of finding out what stores, coal, and so forth had escaped the fire.

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

From this reading Of coal there proved to be an abundance stored in a "go-down" near the little jetty that ran out into the harbour, and so arrangements were made to replenish the _Hawk's_ bunkers, which were running low.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "By the way," said the Captain after Mr. Dykes had made his report, "have you come across any natives?