Chapter XV

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

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

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

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

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

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

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

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

for the reason that

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Sally was fifteen when the final good news came from Fox.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

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

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

divisible by two

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Sally was fifteen when the final good news came from Fox.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Sally was fifteen when the final good news came from Fox.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Sally was fifteen when the final good news came from Fox.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sally was fifteen when the final good news came from Fox.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

the act of departing

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

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

From this reading Sally was fifteen when the final good news came from Fox.

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

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

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

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

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From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

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

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

not accessible to view

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

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

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

plural of “hull” — dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

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

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

and nothing more

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

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

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

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

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Sally was fifteen when the final good news came from Fox.

a brief written record

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

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

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

above and across; more than

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

witty remark

From this reading Sally was fifteen when the final good news came from Fox.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

in a surprising manner

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

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

From this reading Sally was fifteen when the final good news came from Fox.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

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

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

up to a particular time

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading She was in Uncle John's office, waiting until he should be ready to go.

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

From this reading Sally was fifteen when the final good news came from Fox.

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

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

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

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

at the time that

From this reading Sally was fifteen when the final good news came from Fox.

in or at the place that

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading He had chosen it because it stood just at the head of a short street leading to a certain wharf--Hazen's Wharf; and because from its windows one could see the length of the street and the length of the wharf and note what was going on there and how many vessels were fitting.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Uncle John's office was on the second floor of a little old wooden building where it had always been since Uncle John had had an office.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The number of vessels that were fitting was surprisingly great, even now, and Sally could see their yards sticking out over the wharf, although their hulls were mostly hidden behind projecting buildings.