Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She looked about to make sure they were unobserved.

(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 She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

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

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

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

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

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

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I know it--but I daren't run the risk--now!"

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

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

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From this reading "I know it--but I daren't run the risk--now!"

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

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

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

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

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

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

From this reading "I want to see you!" he said sharply.

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

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

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

From this reading "I want to see you!" he said sharply.

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

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know it--but I daren't run the risk--now!"

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

From this reading She looked about to make sure they were unobserved.

engage in

From this reading She looked about to make sure they were unobserved.

one of the five boroughs of New York City

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

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

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "I know it--but I daren't run the risk--now!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

precisely, exactly

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "I know it--but I daren't run the risk--now!"

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

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

From this reading "I know it--but I daren't run the risk--now!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I want to see you!" he said sharply.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I want to see you!" he said sharply.

notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

detached by cutting

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading "I want to see you!" he said sharply.

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

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

the outline of objects seen against the sky

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

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

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

cooked in steam

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

the first light of day

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She looked about to make sure they were unobserved.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

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

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

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

From this reading She looked about to make sure they were unobserved.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

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

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

not seen or observed

From this reading She looked about to make sure they were unobserved.

the topmost one of two

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I want to see you!" he said sharply.

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

From this reading THE SEVERED KNOT It was in the gray of the early morning, as the _Slavonia_ steamed from the Upper Bay into the North River and the serrated skyline of Manhattan bit into the thin rind of sunrise to the east, that Durkin and Frank came suddenly together in a deserted companionway.

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

From this reading She looked about to make sure they were unobserved.

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

From this reading She had been praying for one hour more, and then all would be set right.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I want to see you!" he said sharply.