Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

later than; following

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

anew

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

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

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading At the extreme forward end of the engine room of the "Dodger" was another bench.

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

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the extreme forward end of the engine room of the "Dodger" was another bench.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading At the extreme forward end of the engine room of the "Dodger" was another bench.

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From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

make up

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

a shifty deceptive person

From this reading At the extreme forward end of the engine room of the "Dodger" was another bench.

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From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the extreme forward end of the engine room of the "Dodger" was another bench.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading At the extreme forward end of the engine room of the "Dodger" was another bench.

divisible by two

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading At the extreme forward end of the engine room of the "Dodger" was another bench.

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

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

the act of departing

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

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

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

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From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

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

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Here were a vise and other heavier tools.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here were a vise and other heavier tools.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

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

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

and nothing more

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

engage in

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

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 On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

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

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Here were a vise and other heavier tools.

above and across; more than

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

possessive form of “quarter” — one of four equal parts

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading At the extreme forward end of the engine room of the "Dodger" was another bench.

a strong line

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

not in physical motion

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

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From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

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

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

a special situation

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

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

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

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

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading Here were a vise and other heavier tools.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

hard to endure

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Benson had turned back to examine the work, after tossing the coin away, but just as suddenly he glanced forward again.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

up to a particular time

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place

From this reading Here were a vise and other heavier tools.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

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

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

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

From this reading Here were a vise and other heavier tools.

which person or people

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading On the floor under this bench were stowed many mechanical odds and ends---pieces of wood, coils of rope, even a bundle of tent-pegs, though nothing was visible of a metallic nature.

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

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading A QUARTER'S WORTH OF HOPE "Until some one can think of something else, I'm going to keep on trying the hopeless thing and endeavoring to make this old, thin plate work," declared Hal Hastings, who was still bent over the motor, studying it intently.