Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

any specific behavior

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

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

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

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

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

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

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

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

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

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

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

a youthful male person

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading THE PROFESSOR'S CHARGE.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

moving swiftly

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

the act of departing

From this reading "I shall spoil if there is not something going on soon."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

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

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

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

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

ten 10s

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

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

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I shall spoil if there is not something going on soon."

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

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

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

From this reading "I shall spoil if there is not something going on soon."

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

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

refuse to comply

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

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

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

and nothing more

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

not any; not one

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I shall spoil if there is not something going on soon."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

the state capital of Western Australia

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading THE PROFESSOR'S CHARGE.

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

express in words

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

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

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I shall spoil if there is not something going on soon."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I shall spoil if there is not something going on soon."

in the near future

From this reading "I shall spoil if there is not something going on soon."

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading "I shall spoil if there is not something going on soon."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR'S CHARGE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I shall spoil if there is not something going on soon."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

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

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

the act of using

From this reading "It's no use to think of that while we are moored fifty or a hundred miles from the sea," continued Wilton.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

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

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

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

From this reading "We'll go on that cruise in the Josephine just as soon as we can bring things round right," added Perth.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

during the time that

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

which person or people

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile

From this reading "I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.