Chapter XIV

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

(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 For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading "Aye, doctor, be sure about their names, as we must have them inserted in the log," said Captain Phillips.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That all the four had been found dead in their hammocks would have been to him the more welcome tidings.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading "Aye, doctor, be sure about their names, as we must have them inserted in the log," said Captain Phillips.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading That all the four had been found dead in their hammocks would have been to him the more welcome tidings.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Aye, doctor, be sure about their names, as we must have them inserted in the log," said Captain Phillips.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

set up or found

From this reading That all the four had been found dead in their hammocks would have been to him the more welcome tidings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading That all the four had been found dead in their hammocks would have been to him the more welcome tidings.

plural of “hammock” — a small natural hill

From this reading That all the four had been found dead in their hammocks would have been to him the more welcome tidings.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That all the four had been found dead in their hammocks would have been to him the more welcome tidings.

someone who is a detective

From this reading HAWKSHAW TURNS NURSE.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Hawkshaw started on hearing this.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading That all the four had been found dead in their hammocks would have been to him the more welcome tidings.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading "Aye, doctor, be sure about their names, as we must have them inserted in the log," said Captain Phillips.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading "Aye, doctor, be sure about their names, as we must have them inserted in the log," said Captain Phillips.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading That all the four had been found dead in their hammocks would have been to him the more welcome tidings.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Aye, doctor, be sure about their names, as we must have them inserted in the log," said Captain Phillips.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading HAWKSHAW TURNS NURSE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

by chance

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading "Aye, doctor, be sure about their names, as we must have them inserted in the log," said Captain Phillips.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Aye, doctor, be sure about their names, as we must have them inserted in the log," said Captain Phillips.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Hawkshaw started on hearing this.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Aye, doctor, be sure about their names, as we must have them inserted in the log," said Captain Phillips.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading Hawkshaw started on hearing this.

information about recent and important events

From this reading That all the four had been found dead in their hammocks would have been to him the more welcome tidings.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading HAWKSHAW TURNS NURSE.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

look attentively

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Aye, doctor, be sure about their names, as we must have them inserted in the log," said Captain Phillips.

accept gladly

From this reading That all the four had been found dead in their hammocks would have been to him the more welcome tidings.

(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 For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading For that night all went well on board, as Dr. Heriot kept his watch between decks lest he should be wanted, and the next morning he reported a great improvement in his four patients, whom food, wine, and sleep were restoring so fast that he hoped by evening, perhaps, to learn their names, whence they came, and all about them.

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

From this reading That all the four had been found dead in their hammocks would have been to him the more welcome tidings.