Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

later than; following

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”

anew

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

side by side

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

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

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”

eagerly desirous

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

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

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The further away from the land, the safer he would feel.

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

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

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

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

a person who is in charge

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

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

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The further away from the land, the safer he would feel.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The further away from the land, the safer he would feel.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

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

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”

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

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

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

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

the force of workers available

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”

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

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

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

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

on one occasion

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

in the near future

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

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

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

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

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The further away from the land, the safer he would feel.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

transport commercially

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

able to see

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

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

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

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

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”

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

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

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

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

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

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”

(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 “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

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

From this reading Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.

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

From this reading Ryan was keenly anxious to put as much distance between the land and the _Esmeralda_ as possible, for he was haunted by the fear that the captain's boat had been picked up by some ship which might be sighted at any time.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”

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

From this reading “Very heavy rain will fall again presently,” said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, “and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases--if you wish it.”