Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

later than; following

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

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

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

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From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

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

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The gold seekers who clung to their heavy boots and trousers and flannel shorts fairly panted.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, like the _Georgia_, the _California_ was too crowded for real comfort.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading But, like the _Georgia_, the _California_ was too crowded for real comfort.

any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

free from clouds

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading The gold seekers who clung to their heavy boots and trousers and flannel shorts fairly panted.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading But, like the _Georgia_, the _California_ was too crowded for real comfort.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

traveling across

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading But, like the _Georgia_, the _California_ was too crowded for real comfort.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

without deviation

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

divisible by two

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading The gold seekers who clung to their heavy boots and trousers and flannel shorts fairly panted.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading The gold seekers who clung to their heavy boots and trousers and flannel shorts fairly panted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But, like the _Georgia_, the _California_ was too crowded for real comfort.

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

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading But, like the _Georgia_, the _California_ was too crowded for real comfort.

coins made of gold

From this reading The gold seekers who clung to their heavy boots and trousers and flannel shorts fairly panted.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

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

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The gold seekers who clung to their heavy boots and trousers and flannel shorts fairly panted.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, it was a three weeks' voyage, now, and there was no retreat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading However, it was a three weeks' voyage, now, and there was no retreat.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But, like the _Georgia_, the _California_ was too crowded for real comfort.

wetness caused by water

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

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

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

not any; not one

From this reading However, it was a three weeks' voyage, now, and there was no retreat.

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

From this reading However, it was a three weeks' voyage, now, and there was no retreat.

held or filled or in use

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

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

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading The gold seekers who clung to their heavy boots and trousers and flannel shorts fairly panted.

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 From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

with speed

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

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

From this reading But, like the _Georgia_, the _California_ was too crowded for real comfort.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading However, it was a three weeks' voyage, now, and there was no retreat.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

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

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

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

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

experiencing motion sickness

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading The gold seekers who clung to their heavy boots and trousers and flannel shorts fairly panted.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading The gold seekers who clung to their heavy boots and trousers and flannel shorts fairly panted.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

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

From this reading But, like the _Georgia_, the _California_ was too crowded for real comfort.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The gold seekers who clung to their heavy boots and trousers and flannel shorts fairly panted.

in or at that place or location

From this reading However, it was a three weeks' voyage, now, and there was no retreat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading However, it was a three weeks' voyage, now, and there was no retreat.

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

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But, like the _Georgia_, the _California_ was too crowded for real comfort.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading The gold seekers who clung to their heavy boots and trousers and flannel shorts fairly panted.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

the topmost one of two

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading However, it was a three weeks' voyage, now, and there was no retreat.

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

From this reading But, like the _Georgia_, the _California_ was too crowded for real comfort.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading However, it was a three weeks' voyage, now, and there was no retreat.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

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

From this reading From the steerage, below, to the first cabin or upper deck, the passengers had occupied every kind of quarters; the sea was smooth, so that few were seasick, but the sun beat down from directly overhead, out of a sky almost cloudless, and even under the awnings the heat and moisture were well-nigh unendurable.

which person or people

From this reading The gold seekers who clung to their heavy boots and trousers and flannel shorts fairly panted.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Anyway, people said that after crossing the Tropic of Cancer, there would be more of a breeze, and the weather would cool off rapidly, the nearer the _California_ got to San Francisco.