Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

later than; following

From this reading Next, he held a low-voiced consultation with Carew, who had stretched himself out upon the divan at the after end of the room.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)

From this reading Next, he held a low-voiced consultation with Carew, who had stretched himself out upon the divan at the after end of the room.

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From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

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

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading Next, he held a low-voiced consultation with Carew, who had stretched himself out upon the divan at the after end of the room.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

command with authority

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

having made preparations

From this reading Martin found that Dr. Ichi was disposed to hurry.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading Next, he held a low-voiced consultation with Carew, who had stretched himself out upon the divan at the after end of the room.

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

From this reading Martin found that Dr. Ichi was disposed to hurry.

possessive form of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Next, he held a low-voiced consultation with Carew, who had stretched himself out upon the divan at the after end of the room.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

set up or found

From this reading Martin found that Dr. Ichi was disposed to hurry.

a man of refinement

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

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

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Next, he held a low-voiced consultation with Carew, who had stretched himself out upon the divan at the after end of the room.

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

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Martin found that Dr. Ichi was disposed to hurry.

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

From this reading Martin found that Dr. Ichi was disposed to hurry.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

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

From this reading Next, he held a low-voiced consultation with Carew, who had stretched himself out upon the divan at the after end of the room.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Martin found that Dr. Ichi was disposed to hurry.

possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

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

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next, he held a low-voiced consultation with Carew, who had stretched himself out upon the divan at the after end of the room.

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Next, he held a low-voiced consultation with Carew, who had stretched himself out upon the divan at the after end of the room.

established beyond doubt

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

moving with great haste

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Next, he held a low-voiced consultation with Carew, who had stretched himself out upon the divan at the after end of the room.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Martin found that Dr. Ichi was disposed to hurry.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE ELEPHANT’S HEAD The Japanese gentleman might ramble at length in his speech, but he proved himself to be direct and speedy enough in action.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading A volley of staccato Japanese relieved the grim Moto of his sinister attendance upon Martin and sent him scurrying forward to the deck, to Martin’s vast satisfaction.

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

From this reading Martin found that Dr. Ichi was disposed to hurry.

which person or people

From this reading Next, he held a low-voiced consultation with Carew, who had stretched himself out upon the divan at the after end of the room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Next, he held a low-voiced consultation with Carew, who had stretched himself out upon the divan at the after end of the room.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading No sooner had Ruth disappeared within the captain’s room than he commenced to act upon Carew’s orders.