Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

(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 Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

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

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Chang had evidently been well-to-do in his way and a man of refinement.

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

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

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

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

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

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

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

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

make up

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

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

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Chang had evidently been well-to-do in his way and a man of refinement.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

set up or found

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

a young female

From this reading The girl took his cabin and slept in his bunk.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

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

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

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

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

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

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

ten 10s

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

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

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

assign a label to; designate with a label

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Chang had evidently been well-to-do in his way and a man of refinement.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

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

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

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

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

a motley assortment of things

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading Chang had evidently been well-to-do in his way and a man of refinement.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The girl took his cabin and slept in his bunk.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

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

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

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

From this reading THE CARCASSONNE Raft had found other things than arms and ammunition in the cabin, he had found a box containing nearly three thousand five hundred dollars, partly in American money and partly in English gold coin.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The girl took his cabin and slept in his bunk.

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

From this reading His bunk bedding was of the finest quality and on a shelf near the bunk lay piled new-washed sheets and pillow cases.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Chang had evidently been well-to-do in his way and a man of refinement.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Chang had evidently been well-to-do in his way and a man of refinement.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Chang had stowed it in his chest, a big cedar-wood affair containing all sorts of oddments, including a can of blue label Canton opium, cigars, a couple of suits of fine silk and a woman's gold bracelet.