Chapter VI

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

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

(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 At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

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

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

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

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

any thing at all

From this reading I did not suspect anything.

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

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

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

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading But it’s a delusive thing, this bubble "Hope," and very given to bursting!

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading But it’s a delusive thing, this bubble "Hope," and very given to bursting!

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it’s a delusive thing, this bubble "Hope," and very given to bursting!

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

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

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

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From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

material used to daub walls

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

inappropriate to reality or facts

From this reading But it’s a delusive thing, this bubble "Hope," and very given to bursting!

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

From this reading I did not suspect anything.

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From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

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

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

at any time

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading But it’s a delusive thing, this bubble "Hope," and very given to bursting!

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

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

in a joyous manner

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

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

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But it’s a delusive thing, this bubble "Hope," and very given to bursting!

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

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

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

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

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

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From this reading But it’s a delusive thing, this bubble "Hope," and very given to bursting!

a small worthless amount

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

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

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

immediately past

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

take the midday meal

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

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

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

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

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I did not suspect anything.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

the process of generating offspring

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

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

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

required or under orders

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading I did not suspect anything.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

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

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

a special situation

From this reading But it’s a delusive thing, this bubble "Hope," and very given to bursting!

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

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

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

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

precisely as stated

From this reading But it’s a delusive thing, this bubble "Hope," and very given to bursting!

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

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

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

From this reading At all events, it was a matter to be thankful for that we were at length happily quit of this nightmare, and, as we hoped, for ever.

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

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

during the time that

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It was during lunch that Captain Edwards had told Jack and me all about the Narva business, and it was while sitting and smoking a pipe in my cabin an hour later that it suddenly occurred to me—I don’t know why—to have a look at old Clutterbuck’s last letter and the daub which was supposed to be a reproduction of his features upon canvas.

an affirmative

From this reading As we hoped, yes.