Chapter XIX

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

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "The loose ice on the other side helps to keep us against the big berg," said Barwell Dawson.

(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 steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

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

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

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

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

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

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

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

From this reading "The loose ice on the other side helps to keep us against the big berg," said Barwell Dawson.

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

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

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

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

terminate

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

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

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

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

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

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

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

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

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike

From this reading "The loose ice on the other side helps to keep us against the big berg," said Barwell Dawson.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

without deviation

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

plural of “fender” — a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

the act of grasping

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

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

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

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

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading "The loose ice on the other side helps to keep us against the big berg," said Barwell Dawson.

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

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading "The loose ice on the other side helps to keep us against the big berg," said Barwell Dawson.

a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

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

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

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

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

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

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

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

From this reading "The loose ice on the other side helps to keep us against the big berg," said Barwell Dawson.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading "The loose ice on the other side helps to keep us against the big berg," said Barwell Dawson.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

the force of workers available

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "The loose ice on the other side helps to keep us against the big berg," said Barwell Dawson.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The loose ice on the other side helps to keep us against the big berg," said Barwell Dawson.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

except for; apart from

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

transport commercially

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

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

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

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

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

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

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The loose ice on the other side helps to keep us against the big berg," said Barwell Dawson.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The steamer was caught in the grip of the big iceberg, and the deck was directly beneath an overhanging portion that might at any time break off and crush the vessel and all on board.

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

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

(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 SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

which person or people

From this reading "I have tried to get some pictures, but the big iceberg is too close," came from Professor Jeffer, who was as cool as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading SHOOTING WILD GEESE It was certainly a time of extreme peril, and the boys realized it fully as well as did the men.

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

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Captain Williamson had run aft to learn what could be done with the propeller, and he had already told the mate to get the sailors out with fenders to save the ship as much as possible from chafing on the side of the berg.