Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

(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 There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

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

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

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

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading But the boats went backward and forward, and the bags were hoisted on board and lowered into the hold, and the wall of gold grew smaller and smaller.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

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

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading But the boats went backward and forward, and the bags were hoisted on board and lowered into the hold, and the wall of gold grew smaller and smaller.

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

From this reading But the boats went backward and forward, and the bags were hoisted on board and lowered into the hold, and the wall of gold grew smaller and smaller.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there were two men more than on the former occasion, and the captain did not push the work.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

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

From this reading But there were two men more than on the former occasion, and the captain did not push the work.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But there were two men more than on the former occasion, and the captain did not push the work.

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

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

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

From this reading But there were two men more than on the former occasion, and the captain did not push the work.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading But the boats went backward and forward, and the bags were hoisted on board and lowered into the hold, and the wall of gold grew smaller and smaller.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

coins made of gold

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading But the boats went backward and forward, and the bags were hoisted on board and lowered into the hold, and the wall of gold grew smaller and smaller.

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

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

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

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading But the boats went backward and forward, and the bags were hoisted on board and lowered into the hold, and the wall of gold grew smaller and smaller.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But the boats went backward and forward, and the bags were hoisted on board and lowered into the hold, and the wall of gold grew smaller and smaller.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

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

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But the boats went backward and forward, and the bags were hoisted on board and lowered into the hold, and the wall of gold grew smaller and smaller.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

lacking natural ease

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

a large number or amount

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading But the boats went backward and forward, and the bags were hoisted on board and lowered into the hold, and the wall of gold grew smaller and smaller.

plural of “lump” — a compact mass

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

the force of workers available

From this reading But there were two men more than on the former occasion, and the captain did not push the work.

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

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

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

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But there were two men more than on the former occasion, and the captain did not push the work.

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

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading But there were two men more than on the former occasion, and the captain did not push the work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But there were two men more than on the former occasion, and the captain did not push the work.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

move with force

From this reading But there were two men more than on the former occasion, and the captain did not push the work.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

a large beer glass

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

more slowly

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading But the boats went backward and forward, and the bags were hoisted on board and lowered into the hold, and the wall of gold grew smaller and smaller.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

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

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

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

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there were two men more than on the former occasion, and the captain did not push the work.

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

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

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

From this reading There was no need now for extraordinary haste, and although they all labored steadily, regular hours of work and rest were adhered to.

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

From this reading But there were two men more than on the former occasion, and the captain did not push the work.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

the act of using

From this reading The men had carried so many bags filled with hard and uneven lumps that the shoulders of some of them were tender, and they had to use cushions of canvas under their loads.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading But the boats went backward and forward, and the bags were hoisted on board and lowered into the hold, and the wall of gold grew smaller and smaller.

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

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

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

From this reading But the boats went backward and forward, and the bags were hoisted on board and lowered into the hold, and the wall of gold grew smaller and smaller.

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

From this reading But there were two men more than on the former occasion, and the captain did not push the work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.

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

From this reading INKSPOT HAS A DREAM OF HEAVEN The next day the work of loading the _Arato_ with the bags of gold was begun, and it was a much slower and more difficult business than the unloading of the _Miranda_, for the schooner lay much farther out from the beach.