Chapter III · Chapter 3

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

(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 So all but Tom and Polly went forward and found comfortable seats.

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

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

eagerly desirous

From this reading But they had not promenaded up and down many times, before the Captain gave anxious commands to his crew.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But they had not promenaded up and down many times, before the Captain gave anxious commands to his crew.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So all but Tom and Polly went forward and found comfortable seats.

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

From this reading But they had not promenaded up and down many times, before the Captain gave anxious commands to his crew.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading So all but Tom and Polly went forward and found comfortable seats.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading But they had not promenaded up and down many times, before the Captain gave anxious commands to his crew.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading But they had not promenaded up and down many times, before the Captain gave anxious commands to his crew.

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From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But they had not promenaded up and down many times, before the Captain gave anxious commands to his crew.

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

set up or found

From this reading So all but Tom and Polly went forward and found comfortable seats.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But they had not promenaded up and down many times, before the Captain gave anxious commands to his crew.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

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

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

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

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

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

From this reading But they had not promenaded up and down many times, before the Captain gave anxious commands to his crew.

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

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

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

From this reading But they had not promenaded up and down many times, before the Captain gave anxious commands to his crew.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But they had not promenaded up and down many times, before the Captain gave anxious commands to his crew.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

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

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

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

From this reading So all but Tom and Polly went forward and found comfortable seats.

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

From this reading But they had not promenaded up and down many times, before the Captain gave anxious commands to his crew.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading So all but Tom and Polly went forward and found comfortable seats.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

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

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

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

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

be seated

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So all but Tom and Polly went forward and found comfortable seats.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

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

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading But they had not promenaded up and down many times, before the Captain gave anxious commands to his crew.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

male cat

From this reading So all but Tom and Polly went forward and found comfortable seats.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

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

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

look attentively

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

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

From this reading So all but Tom and Polly went forward and found comfortable seats.

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

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

at the time that

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.

which person or people

From this reading Thus it happened that Tom led her to the side of the craft where they had climbed the ladder to the deck, as this side was in shadow and farthest from the group of friends who were seated on the forward deck.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tom had asked Polly to stroll about with him, and she, feeling guilty of neglecting such an old friend when on the steamer, consented.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading THE ACCIDENT When the party reached the yacht, Mr. Dalken said that chairs had been placed on the forward deck where they could sit and watch the scenes at night, as they sailed up to the City.