Chapter XXIV

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

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

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

exhale hard

From this reading The instant he placed his hand on the rail, Dory delivered the blow with his stick.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

terminate

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

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From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

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

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading THE DEFENDERS OF THE PIRATE-SCHOONER.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The instant he placed his hand on the rail, Dory delivered the blow with his stick.

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

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled

From this reading The instant he placed his hand on the rail, Dory delivered the blow with his stick.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

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From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

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

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The instant he placed his hand on the rail, Dory delivered the blow with his stick.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

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

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

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

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

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

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

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

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The instant he placed his hand on the rail, Dory delivered the blow with his stick.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

engage in

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

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From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEFENDERS OF THE PIRATE-SCHOONER.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

and nothing more

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

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

From this reading THE DEFENDERS OF THE PIRATE-SCHOONER.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The instant he placed his hand on the rail, Dory delivered the blow with his stick.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading The instant he placed his hand on the rail, Dory delivered the blow with his stick.

plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

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

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading The instant he placed his hand on the rail, Dory delivered the blow with his stick.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading He did not strike hard enough to break his hand, but only with force sufficient to make him let go.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

the railing around the stern of a ship

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

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

From this reading THE DEFENDERS OF THE PIRATE-SCHOONER.

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

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Fred Ripples seemed to be very much surprised when he found himself in the lake instead of on the deck of the La Motte.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The instant he placed his hand on the rail, Dory delivered the blow with his stick.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had come out of the cabin-window backwards, so that he could get hold of the taffrail above his head, without turning his body.