Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

later than; following

From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

(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 At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

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

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

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

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

subject to appointment

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

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

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

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

From this reading But it could be only for the afternoon and the next day, for the commander was very diligent in the business of sight-seeing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

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From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading But it could be only for the afternoon and the next day, for the commander was very diligent in the business of sight-seeing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it could be only for the afternoon and the next day, for the commander was very diligent in the business of sight-seeing.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

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

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The long intermission had sharpened the intellects of the class, and they were very earnest in their studies.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading But it could be only for the afternoon and the next day, for the commander was very diligent in the business of sight-seeing.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

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

From this reading But it could be only for the afternoon and the next day, for the commander was very diligent in the business of sight-seeing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading But it could be only for the afternoon and the next day, for the commander was very diligent in the business of sight-seeing.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The long intermission had sharpened the intellects of the class, and they were very earnest in their studies.

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From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But it could be only for the afternoon and the next day, for the commander was very diligent in the business of sight-seeing.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

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From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

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From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

death of a person

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

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

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

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From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

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

From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

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

From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

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

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

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

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

plural of “intellect” — knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading The long intermission had sharpened the intellects of the class, and they were very earnest in their studies.

the act of suspending activity temporarily

From this reading The long intermission had sharpened the intellects of the class, and they were very earnest in their studies.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it could be only for the afternoon and the next day, for the commander was very diligent in the business of sight-seeing.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

a room where books are kept

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

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 long intermission had sharpened the intellects of the class, and they were very earnest in their studies.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

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From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But it could be only for the afternoon and the next day, for the commander was very diligent in the business of sight-seeing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

and nothing more

From this reading But it could be only for the afternoon and the next day, for the commander was very diligent in the business of sight-seeing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

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

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

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From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading Captain Ringgold appeared on the rostrum, after he had patted Mr. and Mrs. Mingo on the head, and glanced at Miss Mingo in the lap of Miss Blanche.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

the largest state in Malaysia; located on the northwest of the island of Borneo

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

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

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

having the point made sharp

From this reading The long intermission had sharpened the intellects of the class, and they were very earnest in their studies.

transport commercially

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

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From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

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From this reading But it could be only for the afternoon and the next day, for the commander was very diligent in the business of sight-seeing.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The long intermission had sharpened the intellects of the class, and they were very earnest in their studies.

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

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The long intermission had sharpened the intellects of the class, and they were very earnest in their studies.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

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

From this reading The long intermission had sharpened the intellects of the class, and they were very earnest in their studies.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

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

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

precisely as stated

From this reading The long intermission had sharpened the intellects of the class, and they were very earnest in their studies.

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

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

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

From this reading The long intermission had sharpened the intellects of the class, and they were very earnest in their studies.

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

From this reading THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EARTHQUAKY CITY In the afternoon of the second day out Professor Giroud called his pupils together in the library, which was the schoolroom of the ship, and resumed the lessons which had been interrupted since the arrival at Sarawak.

which person or people

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading At half-past nine the next forenoon, the passengers were all assembled in Conference Hall, as the captain had appointed; and the siamangs, who spent much of the time aloft running up and down and along the foreyards, were in their usual places, for chairs had been provided for them; and they looked as grave and attentive as though they understood the whole of the lecture.