Chapter XIX · A Momentous Commission

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

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

later than; following

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

(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 “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

in addition

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

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

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

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

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

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

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

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

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

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

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

pass by

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

a boy or man

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

death of a person

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

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

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

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

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

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

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

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

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

of great significance or value

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

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

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

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

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

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

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

immediately past

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

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From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

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

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

not any; not one

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

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

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

tending to impart new life and vigor to

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

express in words

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

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

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

covered with snow

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

changing location rapidly

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

express in words

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

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

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

for that reason; as a result

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

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

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

having intellectual depth

From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

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

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

being four more than twenty

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

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

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

prolific Spanish playwright (1562-1635)

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

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

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

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

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

at the time that

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”

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

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.

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

From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”