Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

with few mistakes

From this reading Dave was intelligent enough to understand the situation accurately, and he realized that it was rapidly becoming critical.

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

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

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

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

completely unclothed

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

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

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Dave was intelligent enough to understand the situation accurately, and he realized that it was rapidly becoming critical.

(of offspring) generated by procreation

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

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

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

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

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

a state at a particular time

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

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

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

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

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

plural of “duster” — a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

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

From this reading Dave was intelligent enough to understand the situation accurately, and he realized that it was rapidly becoming critical.

apart from; not including

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

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

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

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

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

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

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

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

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

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

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

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

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

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

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

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

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

in an industrious manner

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Dave was intelligent enough to understand the situation accurately, and he realized that it was rapidly becoming critical.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

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

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

to extremes

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

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

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

with speed

From this reading Dave was intelligent enough to understand the situation accurately, and he realized that it was rapidly becoming critical.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Dave was intelligent enough to understand the situation accurately, and he realized that it was rapidly becoming critical.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Dave was intelligent enough to understand the situation accurately, and he realized that it was rapidly becoming critical.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

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

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

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

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Dave was intelligent enough to understand the situation accurately, and he realized that it was rapidly becoming critical.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

the act of using

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

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

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

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

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

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

From this reading THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROMINENT FACIAL MEMBER The cabin steward had two feather dusters, one of which was very large, and the other of medium size.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He knew that Christy was unarmed, and that the whole attention of the pirate was concentrated upon him, so that he could do nothing to help himself.

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

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

past form of “wield” — have and exercise

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Captain Flanger was at the critical point in his operations, and he was too busy with the commander to give any attention to the negro, whom he regarded with the contempt begotten of his Southern education.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading He had used the big one so industriously that very little was left of the feathers except the bare quills that were inserted in a cylinder of hard wood, too heavy for the use of a delicate female, though Dave had wielded it till it was in better condition to be thrown overboard than to be used on the panels and furniture of the cabin.