Chapter V

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

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

later than; following

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

(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 The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

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

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

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

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

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

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

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

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

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

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

the quantity that a cap will hold

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

a young person of either sex

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

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

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All day there had been a strange new sound in the moaning and the shrieking of the wind.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

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

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

the act of departing

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

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

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

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

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

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

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

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

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

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From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading All day there had been a strange new sound in the moaning and the shrieking of the wind.

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

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

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

From this reading All day there had been a strange new sound in the moaning and the shrieking of the wind.

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

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

not any; not one

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

many times at short intervals

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

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

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

and nothing more

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

a full supply

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

precisely, exactly

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

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

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading All day there had been a strange new sound in the moaning and the shrieking of the wind.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading All day there had been a strange new sound in the moaning and the shrieking of the wind.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

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

From this reading All day there had been a strange new sound in the moaning and the shrieking of the wind.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

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

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

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

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

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

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

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

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

up to a particular time

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

precisely as stated

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

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

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

(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 But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

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

From this reading His father had looked often at the glass, and had remarked almost every time he did so that "they were going to get it this time, and no mistake."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

at the time that

From this reading But there came one night late on in January when he began to understand very well what Jim had meant, and to realise that he had not really understood before what a real winter storm could be like.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading The child called any rough bout of windy weather a storm, and did not quite believe that Jim could be right in declaring that it was "only a capful of wind," or that it was "only half a gale, after all."

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading _A TERRIBLE NIGHT_ Although there had been plenty of wind, and a heavy sea running for the greater part of the winter, Pat had not seen what Jim called a "real storm" until Christmas had been several weeks old, and January had nearly run its course.