Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

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From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading There was no one in the ward room to obstruct his advance to the captain's cabin.

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

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

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

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

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

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

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

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

for the reason that

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

a job in an organization

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

a borough of New York City

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading There was no one in the ward room to obstruct his advance to the captain's cabin.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading There was no one in the ward room to obstruct his advance to the captain's cabin.

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From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

not accessible to view

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

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

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

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From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

highest in quality

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

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

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

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

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

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

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

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

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

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

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

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

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

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

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

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

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

immediately past

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

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

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no one in the ward room to obstruct his advance to the captain's cabin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

From this reading There was no one in the ward room to obstruct his advance to the captain's cabin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was no one in the ward room to obstruct his advance to the captain's cabin.

and nothing more

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

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From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

a light shade of red

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There was no one in the ward room to obstruct his advance to the captain's cabin.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

a guest cabin

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

believed likely

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

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

From this reading There was no one in the ward room to obstruct his advance to the captain's cabin.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no one in the ward room to obstruct his advance to the captain's cabin.

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

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

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

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In the conspiracy on his last voyage in the Bronx, Pink Mulgrum had concealed himself under the berth in the captain's stateroom, where Dave, the cabin steward, had discovered him, though he might have remained there a month if his hiding-place had not been suspected.

except if; if not

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

a small overnight bag for short trips

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading There was no one in the ward room to obstruct his advance to the captain's cabin.

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

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

in or at the place that

From this reading LAYING OUT A PLAN OF OPERATIONS Christy had deposited his valise in a place where it was not likely to be seen unless a search was made for it.

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

From this reading Christy thought this would be an excellent retreat for him, not only because it promised him the greatest security, but because it would permit him to hear what passed between the pretended commander and others, especially Mr. Galvinne.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading He had served as acting-commander of the vessel in a voyage from New York to the Gulf, and been the executive officer on board for a short term, and he was perfectly at home in every part of her.