Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The ship on which Daphne travelled had covered about half her course.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

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

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

any person at all

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

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

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

a youthful male person

From this reading The group on the promenade deck consisted of a lady and gentleman, and a boy of seven.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The group on the promenade deck consisted of a lady and gentleman, and a boy of seven.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The ship on which Daphne travelled had covered about half her course.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The ship on which Daphne travelled had covered about half her course.

any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers

From this reading The ship on which Daphne travelled had covered about half her course.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

a social unit living together

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

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From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

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

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

set up or found

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

a man of refinement

From this reading The group on the promenade deck consisted of a lady and gentleman, and a boy of seven.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The group on the promenade deck consisted of a lady and gentleman, and a boy of seven.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

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

From this reading The ship on which Daphne travelled had covered about half her course.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The ship on which Daphne travelled had covered about half her course.

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

From this reading The ship on which Daphne travelled had covered about half her course.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

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

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

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

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

the act of retaining something

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

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

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The group on the promenade deck consisted of a lady and gentleman, and a boy of seven.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

not any; not one

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The ship on which Daphne travelled had covered about half her course.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

with speed

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

Identical; not different.

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The group on the promenade deck consisted of a lady and gentleman, and a boy of seven.

transport commercially

From this reading The ship on which Daphne travelled had covered about half her course.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

in a stiff manner

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

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

From this reading The ship on which Daphne travelled had covered about half her course.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

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

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

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

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading The ship on which Daphne travelled had covered about half her course.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

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

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The elders walked rapidly; holding themselves stiffly erect, and showing no sign of acquaintance with anyone on board.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.

in a weary manner

From this reading The child dragged himself wearily along behind them, looking sometimes from side to side at the various people passing by, with eyes no less furtive than his mother's.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The ship on which Daphne travelled had covered about half her course.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On a certain June evening Mrs. Floyd, walking up and down the promenade deck, found her attention divided between two groups of her fellow-travellers; one taking exercise on the same deck as herself; the other, a family party, on the steerage deck, on which many persons in the first class paused to look down with sympathy as they reached the dividing rail aft.