Chapter IX

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

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

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

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading It might have done service as a compartment in the palace of a prince, so perfect were its appointments.

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

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

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From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

with brightness

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

the leader of a group of people

From this reading THE PIRATE CHIEFTAIN UNMASKED.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading It might have done service as a compartment in the palace of a prince, so perfect were its appointments.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It might have done service as a compartment in the palace of a prince, so perfect were its appointments.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

divisible by two

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

set up or found

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It might have done service as a compartment in the palace of a prince, so perfect were its appointments.

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

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It might have done service as a compartment in the palace of a prince, so perfect were its appointments.

set afire or burning

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might have done service as a compartment in the palace of a prince, so perfect were its appointments.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It might have done service as a compartment in the palace of a prince, so perfect were its appointments.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading It might have done service as a compartment in the palace of a prince, so perfect were its appointments.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading THE PIRATE CHIEFTAIN UNMASKED.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading It might have done service as a compartment in the palace of a prince, so perfect were its appointments.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

with speed

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It might have done service as a compartment in the palace of a prince, so perfect were its appointments.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It might have done service as a compartment in the palace of a prince, so perfect were its appointments.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

From this reading It was, in fact, in the form of a miniature social hall of a great steamship, and even the detective was amazed to see the sumptuousness with which it was furnished and decorated.

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

From this reading THE PIRATE CHIEFTAIN UNMASKED.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

a small tower extending above a building

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

past form of “unmask” — reveal the true nature of

From this reading THE PIRATE CHIEFTAIN UNMASKED.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, he found himself then inside a brilliantly lighted section of the vessel, which he recognized at a glance to be the general assembling-room—the apartment used by the pirates for their general uses.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

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

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

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

From this reading It might have done service as a compartment in the palace of a prince, so perfect were its appointments.

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

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The interior of the turret was as dark as a pocket, but the detective quickly discovered the door which communicated with the interior of the vessel proper, and he opened it.