Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

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

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

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

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

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

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

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

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

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From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

command with authority

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

psychological suffering

From this reading There were signs of distress seaward.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Darry looked upon him as a wonderful man, a hero, indeed, whose equal he had never known.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Through his night glasses Mr. Frazer reported seeing a steamer in trouble.

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

From this reading Darry looked upon him as a wonderful man, a hero, indeed, whose equal he had never known.

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

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

the person who steers a ship

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Darry looked upon him as a wonderful man, a hero, indeed, whose equal he had never known.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Darry looked upon him as a wonderful man, a hero, indeed, whose equal he had never known.

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

From this reading Through his night glasses Mr. Frazer reported seeing a steamer in trouble.

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

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Darry looked upon him as a wonderful man, a hero, indeed, whose equal he had never known.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Darry looked upon him as a wonderful man, a hero, indeed, whose equal he had never known.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Darry looked upon him as a wonderful man, a hero, indeed, whose equal he had never known.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Darry looked upon him as a wonderful man, a hero, indeed, whose equal he had never known.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

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 Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

the force of workers available

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Darry looked upon him as a wonderful man, a hero, indeed, whose equal he had never known.

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

From this reading Through his night glasses Mr. Frazer reported seeing a steamer in trouble.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

with speed

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Through his night glasses Mr. Frazer reported seeing a steamer in trouble.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading There were signs of distress seaward.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Through his night glasses Mr. Frazer reported seeing a steamer in trouble.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading There were signs of distress seaward.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

in the near future

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Through his night glasses Mr. Frazer reported seeing a steamer in trouble.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

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

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were signs of distress seaward.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through his night glasses Mr. Frazer reported seeing a steamer in trouble.

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

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Through his night glasses Mr. Frazer reported seeing a steamer in trouble.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Darry looked upon him as a wonderful man, a hero, indeed, whose equal he had never known.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

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

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

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

From this reading There were signs of distress seaward.

in or at the place that

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.

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

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Frazer was not only the keeper of the station but the helmsman of the lifeboat, which latter was a most responsible position, since he must direct the movements of the men who pulled the oars, bring the boat under the vessel in peril, manage to rescue as many of those aboard as could be carried, and finally navigate the craft successfully to the shore.

belonging to which person

From this reading Darry looked upon him as a wonderful man, a hero, indeed, whose equal he had never known.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Darry looked upon him as a wonderful man, a hero, indeed, whose equal he had never known.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading DARRY IN THE LIFEBOAT The boat was soon rolled out and placed where it could be quickly launched at the word.