Chapter III

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

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "You may go this afternoon," said the captain; "and perhaps I may let Dicky off before the week is out."

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From this reading "Ah," said the captain, stroking his little daughter's hair.

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

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

any thing at all

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

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

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

for the reason that

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "You may go this afternoon," said the captain; "and perhaps I may let Dicky off before the week is out."

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

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

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

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

From this reading "Ah," said the captain, stroking his little daughter's hair.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading "Ah," said the captain, stroking his little daughter's hair.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

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

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading "Ah," said the captain, stroking his little daughter's hair.

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

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

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

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

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

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

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

From this reading "Ah," said the captain, stroking his little daughter's hair.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

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

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

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

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

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

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "You may go this afternoon," said the captain; "and perhaps I may let Dicky off before the week is out."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

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

From this reading "Ah," said the captain, stroking his little daughter's hair.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "You may go this afternoon," said the captain; "and perhaps I may let Dicky off before the week is out."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

suggestive of sexual impropriety

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

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

From this reading "You may go this afternoon," said the captain; "and perhaps I may let Dicky off before the week is out."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

and nothing more

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "You may go this afternoon," said the captain; "and perhaps I may let Dicky off before the week is out."

above and across; more than

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

by chance

From this reading "You may go this afternoon," said the captain; "and perhaps I may let Dicky off before the week is out."

-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

on the contrary

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ah," said the captain, stroking his little daughter's hair.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

skill in sailing

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

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

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

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

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

a light touch with the hands

From this reading "Ah," said the captain, stroking his little daughter's hair.

a request to be present

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

express in words

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

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

From this reading "Ah," said the captain, stroking his little daughter's hair.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "You may go this afternoon," said the captain; "and perhaps I may let Dicky off before the week is out."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

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

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

precisely as stated

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

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

From this reading The next day, as Dicky was rather disconsolately poring over a book on seamanship, another summons came to the cabin.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "You may go this afternoon," said the captain; "and perhaps I may let Dicky off before the week is out."

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

From this reading Papa, I would like to go to see Dicky's mother the next time we go ashore, and tell her that Dicky hasn't done anything very bad--because he says she'll think he has been very, very naughty--and tell her it's only because he is so dirty."

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading "And she is staying in a little gray house, the next but one to the gate leading into the great dock yard.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You may go this afternoon," said the captain; "and perhaps I may let Dicky off before the week is out."