Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

(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 "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

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

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

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

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes

From this reading ON BOARD THE ARGUS.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

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

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

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

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading ON BOARD THE ARGUS.

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

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

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

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

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

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

a young female

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

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

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

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

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

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

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

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

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

in a meditative manner

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON BOARD THE ARGUS.

a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

on the contrary

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

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

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

From this reading "Poor little girl, how pleased she'll be!" he muttered, opening his cigar-case, lazily surveying its contents; "how pleased and how surprised?

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE ARGUS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

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

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

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

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

precisely as stated

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

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 He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading He threw the end of his cigar into the water, and leaning his elbows upon the bulwarks, stared meditatively at the waves.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.

(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 "How wearisome they are," he said; "blue and green, and opal; opal, and blue, and green; all very well in their way, of course, but three months of them are rather too much, especially—" He did not attempt to finish his sentence; his thoughts seemed to wander in the very midst of it, and carry him a thousand miles or so away.