Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

(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 That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

in addition

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

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

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

at or toward the back of something

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

recognizable; marked

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

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

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

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

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

a formal or official examination

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

immediately past

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

set up or found

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

engage in

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

not any; not one

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

not divisible by two

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

on one occasion

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

by chance

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

a human being

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

move stealthily

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

travel by means of steam power

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

carry out

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

From this reading That the latter in any way resembled the man for whom I was looking I could not--much as I should have liked to lay that flattering unction to my soul--find justification for thinking--at all events on the evidence of the field-glasses.

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

wedged or packed in together

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

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

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

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

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

in or at the place that

From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

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

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

during the time that

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.

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From this reading In order to do so, and in order also that the person on board, whoever he might be, should not give me the slip, I told my man to anchor the steam launch off the pier-head, where steam launches are often to be seen lying.

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

From this reading It did not take long to discover, by the aid of field-glasses, that there were two people on board the cutter, one of whom was evidently a paid hand and the other presumably his employer.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW I GOT WEDGED IN A WINDOW, AND LEFT BEHIND It was some half-mile or so to the west of Southend pier that the little brown cutter referred to in my last chapter was lying, and, as I had seen no other boat up or down the river which in any way corresponded with the description of the boat I was looking for, I at once decided that before extending my researches in other directions round the coast I must satisfy myself that the craft in question was not the “Odd Trick.”

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading And as I observed that he invariably went below if any other boat passed close to the cutter, it did not seem worth while to attract his attention, and perhaps arouse his suspicions, by attempting to come to close quarters in order to make a nearer inspection.