Chapter IV

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

From this reading So far, the ship was very steady, only giving a roll occasionally.

(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 With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

Having no one else present.

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

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

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Dave soon discovered that he was to lead a strenuous existence on board.

a youthful male person

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

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

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

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From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

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From this reading Dave soon discovered that he was to lead a strenuous existence on board.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Dave soon discovered that he was to lead a strenuous existence on board.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Dave soon discovered that he was to lead a strenuous existence on board.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far, the ship was very steady, only giving a roll occasionally.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

usually; as a rule

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

the act of giving

From this reading So far, the ship was very steady, only giving a roll occasionally.

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

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

possessive form of “hand” — the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

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

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

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

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Dave soon discovered that he was to lead a strenuous existence on board.

-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

engage in

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

be obedient to

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading So far, the ship was very steady, only giving a roll occasionally.

not divisible by two

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

and nothing more

From this reading So far, the ship was very steady, only giving a roll occasionally.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading So far, the ship was very steady, only giving a roll occasionally.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

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

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

transport commercially

From this reading So far, the ship was very steady, only giving a roll occasionally.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

the state of being asleep

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far, the ship was very steady, only giving a roll occasionally.

in the near future

From this reading Dave soon discovered that he was to lead a strenuous existence on board.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

make steady

From this reading So far, the ship was very steady, only giving a roll occasionally.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading Dave soon discovered that he was to lead a strenuous existence on board.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dave soon discovered that he was to lead a strenuous existence on board.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

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

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

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

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

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

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

being of use or service

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

precisely as stated

From this reading So far, the ship was very steady, only giving a roll occasionally.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT The new hand’s sleeping quarters were in the “fo’c’sle,” but he did not sleep much the first night, for everything was strange.

at the time that

From this reading When the boy turned out next morning they were far out to sea and running to the south, the coast-line of New Jersey looming up in the distance on the starboard beam.

which person or people

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With only one pair of hands, he was to do all sorts of odd jobs for the cook, help the steward to wait on the captain, who had his meals alone, obey orders from any one who took it into his head to issue commands, and make himself generally useful.