Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

(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 As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

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

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

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

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

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

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

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

From this reading At one o'clock a messenger came hurriedly to me and said the White House wanted me at the key at once.

counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

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

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

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

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

being one more than seven

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

being one more than ten

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

destroyed or killed

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

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

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

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

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

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

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading At one o'clock a messenger came hurriedly to me and said the White House wanted me at the key at once.

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

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

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

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading At one o'clock a messenger came hurriedly to me and said the White House wanted me at the key at once.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

small in range or scope

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

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

From this reading At one o'clock a messenger came hurriedly to me and said the White House wanted me at the key at once.

a person who carries a message

From this reading At one o'clock a messenger came hurriedly to me and said the White House wanted me at the key at once.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

according to the clock

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

on one occasion

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

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

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

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

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

not in physical motion

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

a moving crowd

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

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

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

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

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

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

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

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

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

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

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading They did not sail at daylight; unexpected delays occurred, and eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve o'clock passed and still they had not sailed, although the twelve o'clock report said they would be gone by twelve-thirty.

up to a particular time

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

precisely as stated

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

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

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading At one o'clock a messenger came hurriedly to me and said the White House wanted me at the key at once.

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

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

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

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

at the time that

From this reading As the big transports received their load of living freight, one by one they would pull out in the stream and anchor, waiting until the time should come when all would be ready, and then like a big swarm they would pull out together.

a Caucasian

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading CENSORSHIP CONCLUDED My own sleep on that night was limited to about two hours snatched between work, and the following morning was a very busy one.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading About once every hour I would report to the White House how things were progressing at the port.