Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

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

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

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

From this reading "I might ha' stayed back," grumbled Peth, as they mounted the stoop of the deserted veranda.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I might ha' stayed back," grumbled Peth, as they mounted the stoop of the deserted veranda.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading "You lay a course for the bar while I brace the gent at the office," said Jarrow.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Mr. Peth felt uncomfortably respectable in blue serge and a shirt with a starched collar.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading "You lay a course for the bar while I brace the gent at the office," said Jarrow.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading Mr. Peth felt uncomfortably respectable in blue serge and a shirt with a starched collar.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "You lay a course for the bar while I brace the gent at the office," said Jarrow.

-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading "I might ha' stayed back," grumbled Peth, as they mounted the stoop of the deserted veranda.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Mr. Peth felt uncomfortably respectable in blue serge and a shirt with a starched collar.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You lay a course for the bar while I brace the gent at the office," said Jarrow.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

informal abbreviation of “gentleman”

From this reading "You lay a course for the bar while I brace the gent at the office," said Jarrow.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading "I might ha' stayed back," grumbled Peth, as they mounted the stoop of the deserted veranda.

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day

From this reading "I might ha' stayed back," grumbled Peth, as they mounted the stoop of the deserted veranda.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

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

From this reading "I might ha' stayed back," grumbled Peth, as they mounted the stoop of the deserted veranda.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "You lay a course for the bar while I brace the gent at the office," said Jarrow.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I might ha' stayed back," grumbled Peth, as they mounted the stoop of the deserted veranda.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading "I might ha' stayed back," grumbled Peth, as they mounted the stoop of the deserted veranda.

a form of address for a man

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "You lay a course for the bar while I brace the gent at the office," said Jarrow.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Mr. Peth felt uncomfortably respectable in blue serge and a shirt with a starched collar.

arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You lay a course for the bar while I brace the gent at the office," said Jarrow.

a twilled woolen fabric

From this reading Mr. Peth felt uncomfortably respectable in blue serge and a shirt with a starched collar.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading Mr. Peth felt uncomfortably respectable in blue serge and a shirt with a starched collar.

a particular situation

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

past form of “starch” — stiffen with starch

From this reading Mr. Peth felt uncomfortably respectable in blue serge and a shirt with a starched collar.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I might ha' stayed back," grumbled Peth, as they mounted the stoop of the deserted veranda.

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading "I might ha' stayed back," grumbled Peth, as they mounted the stoop of the deserted veranda.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

in physical discomfort

From this reading Mr. Peth felt uncomfortably respectable in blue serge and a shirt with a starched collar.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading "I might ha' stayed back," grumbled Peth, as they mounted the stoop of the deserted veranda.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW GOES CRUISING IN STRANGE WATERS Captain Jarrow and Mr. Peth were driven across the Bridge of Spain and up Bagumbayan Drive past the Walled City in a _carromata_, and disembarked from the native rig at the edge of the Luneta, whence they proceeded to the Bay View Hotel.

during the time that

From this reading "You lay a course for the bar while I brace the gent at the office," said Jarrow.

a Caucasian

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Peth felt uncomfortably respectable in blue serge and a shirt with a starched collar.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Jarrow wore a new white suit, squeaky French shoes of yellow hue, and an aura of perfumed soap.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You lay a course for the bar while I brace the gent at the office," said Jarrow.