Chapter XXI · On Board the Yacht

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

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

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

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading From the ornate decorations and costly furniture, it looked more like a boudoir than a cabin.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading From the ornate decorations and costly furniture, it looked more like a boudoir than a cabin.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading From the ornate decorations and costly furniture, it looked more like a boudoir than a cabin.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

plural of “dos” — the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

past form of “enfeeble” — make weak

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

opinion or judgment

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

set up or found

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading From the ornate decorations and costly furniture, it looked more like a boudoir than a cabin.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

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From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

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

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

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

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

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

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

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

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

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

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the ornate decorations and costly furniture, it looked more like a boudoir than a cabin.

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

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading From the ornate decorations and costly furniture, it looked more like a boudoir than a cabin.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

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

From this reading From the ornate decorations and costly furniture, it looked more like a boudoir than a cabin.

in an indulgently luxurious manner

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

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 How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

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

From this reading From the ornate decorations and costly furniture, it looked more like a boudoir than a cabin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details

From this reading From the ornate decorations and costly furniture, it looked more like a boudoir than a cabin.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

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

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

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

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

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

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

the environmental condition

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

carry out

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

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

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From the ornate decorations and costly furniture, it looked more like a boudoir than a cabin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

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

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

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

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

precisely as stated

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Later, when his brain became clearer, and he was better able to take in his surroundings, he perceived, by the decorations of the place, and from a certain heaving sensation that he was in the state room of a vessel.

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

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.

at the time that

From this reading How many hours had passed since he had been seized in the back garden of the "Marsh Inn," he did not know, but when he opened his eyes and came to himself he found that he was in a luxuriously furnished room.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading Being old and enfeebled by incessant doses of whisky, Gowrie remained unconscious for a long time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then he remembered what Kind had reported concerning the splendours of the "Tarabacca," and realised, with some dismay, that he was on board that very boat.