Chapter IV

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

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

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

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.

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

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

confined by bonds

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

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

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

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

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.

the act of departing

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

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

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.

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

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.

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

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

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

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.

immediately past

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

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

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

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

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE VOYAGE.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

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

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

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

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.

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

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.

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

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

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

From this reading ON THE VOYAGE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

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

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

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

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

precisely as stated

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

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

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading ON THE VOYAGE.

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

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

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

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

at the time that

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

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

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

during the time that

From this reading Teddy and Polly clung to Mamma's hands, while Papa attended to the baggage, and at last they were safely on the steamer's deck, watching the crowd below and the handkerchiefs constantly waved from dock to deck and from deck to dock.

which person or people

From this reading The dock was crowded with people going away and the friends who had come down to see them off, as is always the case.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading IT was a very fine morning when our party of four went on board the steamship (which we will call the _Funda_, though that isn't the real name) bound for the sunny Italian town of Naples.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The water sparkled in the sunshine, and the harbor was gay with the many kinds of ships and vessels in port.