Chapter XIII

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

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

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

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Ask any old Norwegian hardshell about the ‘kraken.’

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

From this reading “I know the octopus and the squid are two different creatures,” said Barney.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Ask any old Norwegian hardshell about the ‘kraken.’

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

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

From this reading “I know the octopus and the squid are two different creatures,” said Barney.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading “There’s bigger,” said Mate Hollister, grimly.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading “I know the octopus and the squid are two different creatures,” said Barney.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

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

From this reading I don’t mean the octopus; I mean the real devil-fish--the squid.”

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading “I know the octopus and the squid are two different creatures,” said Barney.

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

From this reading I don’t mean the octopus; I mean the real devil-fish--the squid.”

in a doubtful manner

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading “There’s bigger,” said Mate Hollister, grimly.

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

From this reading “Ask any old Norwegian hardshell about the ‘kraken.’

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

From this reading “There’s bigger,” said Mate Hollister, grimly.

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

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

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

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I know the octopus and the squid are two different creatures,” said Barney.

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

From this reading “Ask any old Norwegian hardshell about the ‘kraken.’

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

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 _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I don’t mean the octopus; I mean the real devil-fish--the squid.”

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading “Ask any old Norwegian hardshell about the ‘kraken.’

tentacles of octopus prepared as food

From this reading I don’t mean the octopus; I mean the real devil-fish--the squid.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Ask any old Norwegian hardshell about the ‘kraken.’

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

a shaky motion

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading I don’t mean the octopus; I mean the real devil-fish--the squid.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “There’s bigger,” said Mate Hollister, grimly.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

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

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

(Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

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

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

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

From this reading “There’s bigger,” said Mate Hollister, grimly.

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

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “I know the octopus and the squid are two different creatures,” said Barney.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

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

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

during the time that

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _In Which I Learn a Deal About Sea Monsters in General and the Giant Squid in Particular_ “A squid of _that_ size?” cried the young second mate, doubtfully, while I gave my closer attention to the long, dark brown body that lay quivering upon the surface of the sea.