Chapter III

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

From this reading A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION IN THE NIGHT.

(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 Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

in addition

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

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

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

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

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

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

From this reading All of them seemed to "take it in," or got its meaning from his boatmates.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

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

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew

From this reading They all laughed, with the exception of the coxswain, and he was inclined to frown.

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

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

fill with distaste

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

divisible by two

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading They all laughed, with the exception of the coxswain, and he was inclined to frown.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION IN THE NIGHT.

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

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

a boy or man

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All of them seemed to "take it in," or got its meaning from his boatmates.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading They all laughed, with the exception of the coxswain, and he was inclined to frown.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading All of them seemed to "take it in," or got its meaning from his boatmates.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

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

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

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

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

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

From this reading They all laughed, with the exception of the coxswain, and he was inclined to frown.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

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

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

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

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

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

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

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

From this reading A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION IN THE NIGHT.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading They all laughed, with the exception of the coxswain, and he was inclined to frown.

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

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading All of them seemed to "take it in," or got its meaning from his boatmates.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading They all laughed, with the exception of the coxswain, and he was inclined to frown.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

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

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading All of them seemed to "take it in," or got its meaning from his boatmates.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

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

From this reading A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION IN THE NIGHT.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All of them seemed to "take it in," or got its meaning from his boatmates.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

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

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All of them seemed to "take it in," or got its meaning from his boatmates.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

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

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

carry out

From this reading All of them seemed to "take it in," or got its meaning from his boatmates.

very great or intense

From this reading A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION IN THE NIGHT.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.

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

From this reading A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION IN THE NIGHT.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All of them seemed to "take it in," or got its meaning from his boatmates.

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

From this reading They all laughed, with the exception of the coxswain, and he was inclined to frown.

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

From this reading All of them seemed to "take it in," or got its meaning from his boatmates.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

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

From this reading They all laughed, with the exception of the coxswain, and he was inclined to frown.

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

From this reading "It is easy to get at the meaning of such Greek as that, even if a fellow has not fitted for college; and for my part, I should not care to join a club with such a name," said he, with a look of disgust on his face, which was also evident in his tones.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They all laughed, with the exception of the coxswain, and he was inclined to frown.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Matt Randolph looked at the name of the club, as Spickles had written it, and spelled it out so that all his crew could hear him.