Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

(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 All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

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

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

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

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

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

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

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

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

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

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

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

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

set down according to a plan

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

the force of workers available

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

the season of growth

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

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

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

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

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

push forcefully

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

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

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

not desired

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

nonexistent

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

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

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

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

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

which person or people

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

rub with a circular motion

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.