Chapter XI

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

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

(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 THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

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

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

over or across in a slanting direction

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The men, yet at their posts, leaped to his bidding.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

very lively and profitable

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

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

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

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

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Edwards who was still at the wheel tugged desperately at the spokes.

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

a deaf person who is unable to speak

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

with great urgency

From this reading Captain Edwards who was still at the wheel tugged desperately at the spokes.

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading Captain Edwards who was still at the wheel tugged desperately at the spokes.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

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

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

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

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

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

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The men, yet at their posts, leaped to his bidding.

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

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

occurring by chance

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men, yet at their posts, leaped to his bidding.

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

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

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

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading The men, yet at their posts, leaped to his bidding.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

precisely, exactly

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

a large beer glass

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

so extremely intense as to evoke screams

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

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

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Captain Edwards who was still at the wheel tugged desperately at the spokes.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

not in physical motion

From this reading Captain Edwards who was still at the wheel tugged desperately at the spokes.

a salt used especially in baking powder

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

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

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The men, yet at their posts, leaped to his bidding.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

a special situation

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

-ing form of “tinker” — do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

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

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

the upper part of anything

From this reading One glance Cap’n Pem gave and then, at the top of his leathern lungs, he bellowed orders fast and furiously.

inflected form of “tug” — pull hard

From this reading Captain Edwards who was still at the wheel tugged desperately at the spokes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

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

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

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 Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Captain Edwards who was still at the wheel tugged desperately at the spokes.

at the time that

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

a Caucasian

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

which person or people

From this reading Captain Edwards who was still at the wheel tugged desperately at the spokes.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Scarcely had the schooner cleared the reef when, to the north, the bay was blotted from sight by a white wall, a roar like a cataract came booming across the water and sea birds flew screaming past with wings aslant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BOYS CATCH A TARTAR It was indeed a lucky thing for the _Narwhal_ and all upon her that the deaf-mute had been tinkering with the motor and had started the machine at exactly the right instant.

but in spite of that

From this reading The men, yet at their posts, leaped to his bidding.