Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

at or in the front

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

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

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

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

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

without doubt or question

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

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

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

fall or come down violently

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

travel across or pass over

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "There, you see, Jack," said the doctor.

one or the other of two

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

having lost your job

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

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

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

harmed

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "There, you see, Jack," said the doctor.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

and nothing more

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

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

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

a particular point in time

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

and nothing more

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

go across or through

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There, you see, Jack," said the doctor.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

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

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "There, you see, Jack," said the doctor.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

move hurridly

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

having a supporting base

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

carry out

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

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

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

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

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

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 next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

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

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

at the time that

From this reading "But what a crash! our speed saved us from being stove in, just as the tallow candle is said to pass through a deal board when fired from a gun."

in or at the place that

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

which person or people

From this reading Sir John was silent, and stood behind the captain, who looked out ahead at the canoes, shown up clearly by the search-light as four lay in a cluster together, their occupants watching the light as if puzzled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next moment the light was sent sweeping round to the other side; and there, plainly seen, was the fifth canoe, its gunwale level with the surface, and only its high stem and prow standing well above the water.

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

From this reading And there clinging to her on either side were her crew, paddling away by striking the water, and sending the injured vessel slowly along, so as to cross the yacht's stem, and take her to where the rest lay waiting, as if their leaders were uncertain what to do.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There, you see, Jack," said the doctor.