Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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From this reading In fact, on the 3rd and 4th of November there was quite a tempest, and the _Rangoon_ was obliged to proceed slowly.

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

From this reading In fact, on the 3rd and 4th of November there was quite a tempest, and the _Rangoon_ was obliged to proceed slowly.

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

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

(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 All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

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

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

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

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

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

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

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

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

having the place or position changed

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

divisible by two

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

at any time

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, on the 3rd and 4th of November there was quite a tempest, and the _Rangoon_ was obliged to proceed slowly.

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

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

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From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

very recently

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

rolled up and secured

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

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

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

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

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

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

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

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

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

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

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

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

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

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From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

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

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

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

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

not any; not one

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading In fact, on the 3rd and 4th of November there was quite a tempest, and the _Rangoon_ was obliged to proceed slowly.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading In fact, on the 3rd and 4th of November there was quite a tempest, and the _Rangoon_ was obliged to proceed slowly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In fact, on the 3rd and 4th of November there was quite a tempest, and the _Rangoon_ was obliged to proceed slowly.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

key that secures entrance everywhere

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

by chance

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

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

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

continue talking

From this reading In fact, on the 3rd and 4th of November there was quite a tempest, and the _Rangoon_ was obliged to proceed slowly.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In fact, on the 3rd and 4th of November there was quite a tempest, and the _Rangoon_ was obliged to proceed slowly.

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

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

precisely, exactly

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

apart from others

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading In fact, on the 3rd and 4th of November there was quite a tempest, and the _Rangoon_ was obliged to proceed slowly.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading In fact, on the 3rd and 4th of November there was quite a tempest, and the _Rangoon_ was obliged to proceed slowly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

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

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In fact, on the 3rd and 4th of November there was quite a tempest, and the _Rangoon_ was obliged to proceed slowly.

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

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

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

From this reading In fact, on the 3rd and 4th of November there was quite a tempest, and the _Rangoon_ was obliged to proceed slowly.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.

precisely as stated

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

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

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

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

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

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

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg, Passe-partout, and Fix severally go each about his own business.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading During the latter part of the voyage the weather was very bad; the wind was blowing freshly--almost a gale--right in the teeth of the _Rangoon_, which rolled considerably, and disturbed the passengers very much.

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

From this reading All the sails were furled, and the captain was of opinion that they would be twenty hours late at Hong Kong, or perhaps more, if the storm lasted.

port city on southeastern Honshu in central Japan

From this reading Phileas Fogg gazed at the turbulent sea as coolly as ever; he betrayed no impatience, even though twenty hours' delay would upset his calculations, by causing him to lose the Yokohama steamer.