Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

the state of being absent

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

later than; following

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "Are all the grown people agreed?

(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 "Are all the grown people agreed?

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

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

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

From this reading "Are all the grown people agreed?

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

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

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

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

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

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

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

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

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

recognizable; marked

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

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

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

a social unit living together

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading "Are all the grown people agreed?

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

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

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

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

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

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

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

and nothing more

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

go away from a place

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

engage in

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

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

From this reading "I second the motion," said Mr. Dinsmore.

a form of address for a man

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

on one occasion

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Are all the grown people agreed?

approval to do something

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

a future prospect or potential

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

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

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I second the motion," said Mr. Dinsmore.

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "I second the motion," said Mr. Dinsmore.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

third-person singular of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

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

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

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

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

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

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

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

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

work hard

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

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

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.

in or at the place that

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

which person or people

From this reading "How happy they, Who from the toil and tumult of their lives Steal to look down where naught but ocean strives."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Just one month certain, sir, with the possibility that the leave of absence may be extended," was the reply, in a cheery tone; "and as I want to make the very most of it, I propose that our plans for a summer outing be at once discussed, decided upon, and carried out."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading --_Byron._ "Well, captain, for how long have you Uncle Sam's permission to stay on shore this time?" asked Mr. Dinsmore, as the family at Ion sat about the breakfast-table on the morning after Captain Raymond's arrival.