Chapter V

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

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.

anew

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

in addition

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.

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

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

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

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

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

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.

only a very short time before

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

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

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

past form of “chill” — depress or discourage

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

a short mixed drink

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.

constricted in size

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

unpleasantly cool and humid

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

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

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

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

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

set up or found

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

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

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

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

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

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

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

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

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

immediately past

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.

plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

a landlocked republic in northwestern Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960; Mali was a center of West African civilization for more than 4,000 years

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

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

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

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

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

a particular point in time

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

used to form the superlative

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

covered with or smelling of mold

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

a form of address for a man

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

United States playwright (1888-1953)

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

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

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

in an open way

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

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

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

a person who speaks more than one language

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

past form of “revile” — spread negative information about

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

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

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

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

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

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

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

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

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.

a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

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

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading EVENTS AT MALLA-NULLA Mr. Smith had been away from his creature comforts for a spell of twenty hours, and most of that time had been spent on the thwart of a dancing surf boat in the embraces of a dank sea fog.

two times

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

not feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

not known

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

not neat and tidy

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

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

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Smith romped up and down the untidy mess-room in a state bordering on frenzy, and in his own especial polyglot reviled the unknown K. O'Neill as the _fons et origo mali_.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

morally reprehensible

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

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

From this reading He had been divorced from food, stimulant and tobacco smoke for all that time--the surf boat had been twice upset in getting off, and drowned all the matches--and as a consequence his temper was vile, and his language was sulphurous.

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

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.

at the time that

From this reading He was barely thankful when he came back to the beach again and found Malla-Nulla factory neither burned nor looted; he was openly ungrateful when he found that the last of the stock of limes had gone mouldy, and realized for the moment a Coast cocktail was beyond the limitations of art.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading In addition to the legitimate boat boys, the whole of the other factory boys had been crammed into the surf boat, and as a consequence they also were chilled, cramped, and bad-tempered.