Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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From this reading The boat had made very little progress towards the Bellevite, and Christy was in no hurry to put his plan in operation.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The boat had made very little progress towards the Bellevite, and Christy was in no hurry to put his plan in operation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

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From this reading The boat had made very little progress towards the Bellevite, and Christy was in no hurry to put his plan in operation.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

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

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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

From this reading He showed his revolver to Percy, and then restored it to his hip-pocket.

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From this reading He showed his revolver to Percy, and then restored it to his hip-pocket.

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

From this reading The boat had made very little progress towards the Bellevite, and Christy was in no hurry to put his plan in operation.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading The boat had made very little progress towards the Bellevite, and Christy was in no hurry to put his plan in operation.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

the pelt of a leopard

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

not any; not one

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading The boat had made very little progress towards the Bellevite, and Christy was in no hurry to put his plan in operation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading He showed his revolver to Percy, and then restored it to his hip-pocket.

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

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The boat had made very little progress towards the Bellevite, and Christy was in no hurry to put his plan in operation.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The boat had made very little progress towards the Bellevite, and Christy was in no hurry to put his plan in operation.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The boat had made very little progress towards the Bellevite, and Christy was in no hurry to put his plan in operation.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading He showed his revolver to Percy, and then restored it to his hip-pocket.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading He showed his revolver to Percy, and then restored it to his hip-pocket.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

plural of “salt” — a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He showed his revolver to Percy, and then restored it to his hip-pocket.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

toward the south

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He showed his revolver to Percy, and then restored it to his hip-pocket.

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

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

a special situation

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

in the direction of

From this reading The boat had made very little progress towards the Bellevite, and Christy was in no hurry to put his plan in operation.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

the act of using

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

precisely as stated

From this reading The soldiers pulled badly, for they had had no training in the use of the oars, and very little experience.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

during the time that

From this reading But he watched the expression of his companion in the pilot-house very closely; for, as the case then stood, one of them belonged to the blue, while the other was of the gray.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

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

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE ENGINEER GOES INTO THE FORECASTLE The wind from the southward seemed to be increasing in force, though it was not yet what old salts would call any thing more than half a gale, and hardly that; but the long-boat from the Leopard made bad weather of it, and rolled wildly in the trough of the sea.