Chapter XVII

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

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

Having an unpleasantly bitter or pungent taste or smell.

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

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

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

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

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

showing little or no emotion or animation

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

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

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

next to; at the side of

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

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

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

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

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

without doubt or question

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

a former Celtic kingdom in northwestern England; the name continued to be used for the hilly northwestern region of England including the Lake District and the northern Pennines

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

slightly wet

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Jefferson said nothing, but his face was a trifle grim, and he straightened himself wearily when one of the Spaniards rose and moved into the light.

a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

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

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

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 Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

through a haze

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

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

From this reading Jefferson said nothing, but his face was a trifle grim, and he straightened himself wearily when one of the Spaniards rose and moved into the light.

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

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

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

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

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

From this reading Jefferson said nothing, but his face was a trifle grim, and he straightened himself wearily when one of the Spaniards rose and moved into the light.

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

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

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

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Jefferson said nothing, but his face was a trifle grim, and he straightened himself wearily when one of the Spaniards rose and moved into the light.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

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 The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

the force of workers available

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Jefferson said nothing, but his face was a trifle grim, and he straightened himself wearily when one of the Spaniards rose and moved into the light.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Jefferson said nothing, but his face was a trifle grim, and he straightened himself wearily when one of the Spaniards rose and moved into the light.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

and nothing more

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

above and across; more than

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Jefferson said nothing, but his face was a trifle grim, and he straightened himself wearily when one of the Spaniards rose and moved into the light.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

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

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Jefferson said nothing, but his face was a trifle grim, and he straightened himself wearily when one of the Spaniards rose and moved into the light.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

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

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading Jefferson said nothing, but his face was a trifle grim, and he straightened himself wearily when one of the Spaniards rose and moved into the light.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading Jefferson said nothing, but his face was a trifle grim, and he straightened himself wearily when one of the Spaniards rose and moved into the light.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

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

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

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

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

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

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

work hard

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

past form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Jefferson said nothing, but his face was a trifle grim, and he straightened himself wearily when one of the Spaniards rose and moved into the light.

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From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

lacking understanding

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

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

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

in a weary manner

From this reading Jefferson said nothing, but his face was a trifle grim, and he straightened himself wearily when one of the Spaniards rose and moved into the light.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

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

From this reading Behind him other figures occupied a part of the shelf-like row of bunks, but they were mere shapeless bundles of greasy blankets and foul clothing, with only a shock of damp hair or a claw-like hand projecting from them here and there to show that they were human.

at the time that

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.

during the time that

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

which person or people

From this reading The faint light showed the hazily outlined forms of the men sitting limp and apathetic, now the long day's toil was over, in the acrid smoke of Canary tobacco, and forced up clearly the drawn face of one who lay beneath it, gazing at Austin with a glitter in his uncomprehending eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It felt as hot as an oven, though the damp fell in big drops from the iron beams and trickled down the vessel's unceiled skin, while a smoky lamp supplied it with insufficient illumination.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading AUSTIN GOES DOWN RIVER A week had passed without their finding any gum, when one evening Austin stood beside Jefferson in the _Cumbria_'s forecastle.