Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

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

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

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

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

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

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

without doubt or question

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

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

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

having made preparations

From this reading Christy was disposed to leave nothing to be undone.

an opposing military force

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

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

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

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

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

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

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

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

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

go away from a place

From this reading Christy was disposed to leave nothing to be undone.

the pelt of a leopard

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

the force of workers available

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

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

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

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

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

by chance

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

a male human offspring

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

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

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

pull hard

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

not done

From this reading Christy was disposed to leave nothing to be undone.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

precisely as stated

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE BELLEVITE The crisis was at hand; for the Dauphine was darting in between the Leopard and the Bellevite, between father and son.

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

From this reading On the port rail of the former, as if ready to leap upon the deck of the tug, were at least twenty men; and, for the first time, the plan of the enemy became apparent to Christy Passford.

in or at the place that

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If he and his companions fell into the hands of the enemy, nothing less than a severe fight with the Dauphine, perhaps aided by the Belle, on the part of the Bellevite could undo the mischief.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.

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

From this reading He hastened to the hurricane deck of the Leopard, where he could see more clearly; and it was evident to him that the question before them would be settled within a very few minutes.