Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

(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 All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

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

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

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

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

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

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

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

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

stern foremost or backward

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then, as the sun set, the plan of murder that was in the hearts of the captain and supercargo began to work.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

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

From this reading Then, as the sun set, the plan of murder that was in the hearts of the captain and supercargo began to work.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

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

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

carry on a conversation

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

in a free manner

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

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

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Then, as the sun set, the plan of murder that was in the hearts of the captain and supercargo began to work.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

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

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

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

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

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

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

plural of “locker” — a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

march in a procession

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

United States actor (1914-1998)

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

with respect to material aspects

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Then, as the sun set, the plan of murder that was in the hearts of the captain and supercargo began to work.

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

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

happening every night

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

situated in or oriented toward the north

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

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

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Then, as the sun set, the plan of murder that was in the hearts of the captain and supercargo began to work.

plural of “precursor” — a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

in the near future

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

liquor distilled from fermented molasses

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

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

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Then, as the sun set, the plan of murder that was in the hearts of the captain and supercargo began to work.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

plural of “squall” — sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

not in physical motion

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Then, as the sun set, the plan of murder that was in the hearts of the captain and supercargo began to work.

an officer on a merchant ship in charge of the cargo and its sale and purchase

From this reading Then, as the sun set, the plan of murder that was in the hearts of the captain and supercargo began to work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

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

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, as the sun set, the plan of murder that was in the hearts of the captain and supercargo began to work.

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

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

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

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

-ing form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

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

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading During the day they had been unable to converse freely, for fear of being overheard by the two firemen, but now the time had come for them to act.

precisely as stated

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

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

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

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

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

a Caucasian

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

belonging to which person

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

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

From this reading In all the boats' lockers Harvey and Latour had placed a two gallon wicker-covered jar of rum, and presently Hendry hailed Oliver, whose boat was still towing astern.

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

From this reading All that day the three boats made excellent progress, for though the wind was but light, the sea was very smooth, and a strong northerly current helped them materially.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Then, as the sun set, the plan of murder that was in the hearts of the captain and supercargo began to work.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading As night approached heavy white clouds appeared on the eastern horizon--the precursors of a series of heavy rain squalls, which in those latitudes, and at that season of the year--November to March--are met with almost nightly, especially in the vicinity of the low-lying islands of the Marshall and Caroline Groups.