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 He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

later than; following

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

anew

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

disposed to please

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

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

From this reading What happened on the Voyage between Singapore and Hong Kong.

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

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

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

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

surprising greatly

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

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

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading What happened on the Voyage between Singapore and Hong Kong.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

confined by bonds

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

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

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

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

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

many times at short intervals

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

a man of refinement

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

the act of departing

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

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

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading What happened on the Voyage between Singapore and Hong Kong.

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

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

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

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

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

From this reading What happened on the Voyage between Singapore and Hong Kong.

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

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

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

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

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

From this reading What happened on the Voyage between Singapore and Hong Kong.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

a landlocked socialist republic in central Asia

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

a form of address for a man

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

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

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What happened on the Voyage between Singapore and Hong Kong.

on one occasion

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

and nothing more

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

key that secures entrance everywhere

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

the capital and largest city of Myanmar; located in the south near the Irrawaddy river delta

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

in a serious manner

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports

From this reading What happened on the Voyage between Singapore and Hong Kong.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

a city in northeastern Egypt at the head of the Gulf of Suez and at the southern end of the Suez Canal

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

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

From this reading What happened on the Voyage between Singapore and Hong Kong.

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

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

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

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

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

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

two times

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

precisely as stated

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading What happened on the Voyage between Singapore and Hong Kong.

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

From this reading After that, Passe-partout and the detective met frequently, but the latter was very reserved and did not attempt to pump his companion respecting Mr. Fogg.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What happened on the Voyage between Singapore and Hong Kong.

in or at the place that

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

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

From this reading As for Passe-partout, he began to meditate very seriously upon the curious chance which had brought Mr. Fix once again on his master's track, and it certainly was somewhat astonishing.

a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six

From this reading He only encountered that gentleman once or twice, for he kept very much in the cabin, attending on Mrs. Aouda, or engaged in a game of whist.

which person or people

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading How was it that this amiable, good-natured gentleman, whom they had met first at Suez, and on board the _Mongolia_, who had landed at Bombay, where he said he was going to remain, was now on board the _Rangoon_ bound for Hong Kong, and, in a word, following Mr. Fogg step by step--that was the question?