Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Jack followed a moment later, after waiting in vain for some other word from Lord Hastings.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

later than; following

From this reading Jack followed a moment later, after waiting in vain for some other word from Lord Hastings.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

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

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Frank greeted his friend's arrival with a sickly smile.

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

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Jack followed a moment later, after waiting in vain for some other word from Lord Hastings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jack followed a moment later, after waiting in vain for some other word from Lord Hastings.

set up or found

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Frank greeted his friend's arrival with a sickly smile.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE GAME IS OPENED.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Frank greeted his friend's arrival with a sickly smile.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

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

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

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

From this reading Jack followed a moment later, after waiting in vain for some other word from Lord Hastings.

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

From this reading THE GAME IS OPENED.

a small worthless amount

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Jack followed a moment later, after waiting in vain for some other word from Lord Hastings.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

a particular point in time

From this reading Jack followed a moment later, after waiting in vain for some other word from Lord Hastings.

not any; not one

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading THE GAME IS OPENED.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Jack followed a moment later, after waiting in vain for some other word from Lord Hastings.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

unhealthy looking

From this reading Frank greeted his friend's arrival with a sickly smile.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Frank greeted his friend's arrival with a sickly smile.

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

From this reading Jack followed a moment later, after waiting in vain for some other word from Lord Hastings.

express in speech

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

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

From this reading THE GAME IS OPENED.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

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

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Jack followed a moment later, after waiting in vain for some other word from Lord Hastings.

past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Jack followed a moment later, after waiting in vain for some other word from Lord Hastings.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The crowd of sailors disappeared as if by magic, and Frank, Jack and Lieutenant Taylor found themselves alone with Lord Hastings.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The latter said no further word, and, without attempting to speak, Frank and his vanquished adversary made their way from the gun deck to their cabins.