Chapter XIV

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

From this reading DICK GIVES A PARTY.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

(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 water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

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

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

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

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

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

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

the act of burning something

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Foot by foot the scuttled boat sank.

-ing form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

someone who is a detective

From this reading DICK GIVES A PARTY.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Foot by foot the scuttled boat sank.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading DICK GIVES A PARTY.

the act of departing

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

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

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

vertical space available to allow easy passage under something

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

an opening into or through something

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

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

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

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

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

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

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

-ing form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

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

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading DICK GIVES A PARTY.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

done under pressure

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Foot by foot the scuttled boat sank.

past form of “scuttle” — to move about or proceed hurriedly

From this reading Foot by foot the scuttled boat sank.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

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From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

not in physical motion

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

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

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

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

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

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

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

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 Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

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

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

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

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lurching to one side, as the water rushed in through the ragged hole in the bottom, the boat, with Dick in it, began to lose headway.

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

From this reading The water acted as a brake, and, so large was the opening the wrench had torn, that, in a few seconds, all danger was past of the burning boat colliding with other craft, the steersmen of which were too bewildered to get out of the course.