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 Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

(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 Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

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

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

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

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

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

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Terrence, Fernando and Sukey were just going aboard the schooner as the messenger came.

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

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

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

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

dearly loved

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

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

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

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

From this reading Terrence, Fernando and Sukey were just going aboard the schooner as the messenger came.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

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

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

the act of departing

From this reading Terrence, Fernando and Sukey were just going aboard the schooner as the messenger came.

a serviceman in the artillery

From this reading THE SILENT GUNNER.

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

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

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

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

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

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

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

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

and nothing more

From this reading Terrence, Fernando and Sukey were just going aboard the schooner as the messenger came.

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

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

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

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

a person who carries a message

From this reading Terrence, Fernando and Sukey were just going aboard the schooner as the messenger came.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

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

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

a large beer glass

From this reading Terrence, Fernando and Sukey were just going aboard the schooner as the messenger came.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading THE SILENT GUNNER.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

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

From this reading Terrence, Fernando and Sukey were just going aboard the schooner as the messenger came.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

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

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

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

From this reading THE SILENT GUNNER.

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

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

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

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

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

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Fernando had passed the most miserable night of his existence, and now, pale and melancholy, went aboard the schooner utterly unconscious of the fact that some one was watching him through a glass from the big house on the hill.

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

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.

during the time that

From this reading Of course, Terrence Malone had played a practical joke on the English lieutenant, and while the latter was passing the night on the gloomiest island of all the Maryland coast, the former was sweetly dreaming of dear old Ireland, in the most comfortable bed the tavern afforded.

Greek general and historian; student of Socrates (430-355 BC)

From this reading Next morning the captain of the _Xenophon_ sent ashore for Lieutenant Matson to come aboard, as they were about to hoist anchor.