Chapter IX

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

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

anew

From this reading "It may be a long time before you see it again."

(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 "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

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

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

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

From this reading "It may be a long time before you see it again."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "It may be a long time before you see it again."

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

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From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Thank you; it is very kind of you to give me the opportunity to do so," I replied.

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

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Thank you; it is very kind of you to give me the opportunity to do so," I replied.

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

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

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

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

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

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

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

From this reading "Thank you; it is very kind of you to give me the opportunity to do so," I replied.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Thank you; it is very kind of you to give me the opportunity to do so," I replied.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "Thank you; it is very kind of you to give me the opportunity to do so," I replied.

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

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

immediately past

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

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

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

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 may be a long time before you see it again."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "It may be a long time before you see it again."

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

From this reading "Thank you; it is very kind of you to give me the opportunity to do so," I replied.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "Thank you; it is very kind of you to give me the opportunity to do so," I replied.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

past form of “rate” — assign a rank or rating to

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Thank you; it is very kind of you to give me the opportunity to do so," I replied.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "It may be a long time before you see it again."

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Thank you; it is very kind of you to give me the opportunity to do so," I replied.

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

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

carry out

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Thank you; it is very kind of you to give me the opportunity to do so," I replied.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

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

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Thank you; it is very kind of you to give me the opportunity to do so," I replied.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

look attentively

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

a port city in southern Ireland; famous for glass industry

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We are in blue water, Phil," said Mr. Ben Waterford, as he opened the door of the state-room.

at the time that

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF RATED AS AN ABLE SEAMAN IN THE PORT WATCH.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I didn't know but you might want to take a last look at the shores of your native land, as you are a little sentimental, like all young monkeys when they go to sea for the first time."