Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

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

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading He had intended to witness the arrival from a remote corner of the platform, but to his surprise it was so thronged with sightseers that the precaution was unnecessary.

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

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

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

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading But Captain Bowers, to whom Mrs. Chalk propounded this solution, suggested several others.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Captain Bowers, to whom Mrs. Chalk propounded this solution, suggested several others.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

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

From this reading But Captain Bowers, to whom Mrs. Chalk propounded this solution, suggested several others.

A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.

From this reading But Captain Bowers, to whom Mrs. Chalk propounded this solution, suggested several others.

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

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He had intended to witness the arrival from a remote corner of the platform, but to his surprise it was so thronged with sightseers that the precaution was unnecessary.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

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

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

set up or found

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

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

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

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

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

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

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

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

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

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

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He had intended to witness the arrival from a remote corner of the platform, but to his surprise it was so thronged with sightseers that the precaution was unnecessary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had intended to witness the arrival from a remote corner of the platform, but to his surprise it was so thronged with sightseers that the precaution was unnecessary.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

the act of departing

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But Captain Bowers, to whom Mrs. Chalk propounded this solution, suggested several others.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

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

From this reading But Captain Bowers, to whom Mrs. Chalk propounded this solution, suggested several others.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading He had intended to witness the arrival from a remote corner of the platform, but to his surprise it was so thronged with sightseers that the precaution was unnecessary.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading He had intended to witness the arrival from a remote corner of the platform, but to his surprise it was so thronged with sightseers that the precaution was unnecessary.

past form of “propound” — put forward, as of an idea

From this reading But Captain Bowers, to whom Mrs. Chalk propounded this solution, suggested several others.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

located far away spatially

From this reading He had intended to witness the arrival from a remote corner of the platform, but to his surprise it was so thronged with sightseers that the precaution was unnecessary.

determined

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading But Captain Bowers, to whom Mrs. Chalk propounded this solution, suggested several others.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

plural of “sightseer” — a tourist who is visiting sights of interest

From this reading He had intended to witness the arrival from a remote corner of the platform, but to his surprise it was so thronged with sightseers that the precaution was unnecessary.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading But Captain Bowers, to whom Mrs. Chalk propounded this solution, suggested several others.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

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

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But Captain Bowers, to whom Mrs. Chalk propounded this solution, suggested several others.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

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

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

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

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

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

From this reading But Captain Bowers, to whom Mrs. Chalk propounded this solution, suggested several others.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading He had intended to witness the arrival from a remote corner of the platform, but to his surprise it was so thronged with sightseers that the precaution was unnecessary.

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

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

in the direction of

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

not necessary

From this reading He had intended to witness the arrival from a remote corner of the platform, but to his surprise it was so thronged with sightseers that the precaution was unnecessary.

up to a particular time

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He walked down to the station in the evening to see the train come in, his curiosity as to the bearing and general state of mind of the travellers refusing to be denied.

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

From this reading The most agreeable explanation of so short a voyage was that, having found the treasure, they had resolved to return home by steamer, leaving the _Fair Emily_ to return at her leisure.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

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

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

which person or people

From this reading Much to the surprise of their friends, who had not expected them home until November or December, telegrams were received from the adventurers, one day towards the end of September, announcing that they had landed at the Albert Docks and were on their way home by the earliest train.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But Captain Bowers, to whom Mrs. Chalk propounded this solution, suggested several others.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had intended to witness the arrival from a remote corner of the platform, but to his surprise it was so thronged with sightseers that the precaution was unnecessary.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading He had intended to witness the arrival from a remote corner of the platform, but to his surprise it was so thronged with sightseers that the precaution was unnecessary.