Chapter VII

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

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

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

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

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

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE BOYS FIND NEW JOBS.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

the first light of day

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE BOYS FIND NEW JOBS.

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

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

brusque and surly and forbidding

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

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From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

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

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

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

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading THE BOYS FIND NEW JOBS.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

absolutely essential

From this reading The warning was necessary.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE BOYS FIND NEW JOBS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

without mercy or pity

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

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

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

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

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

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

From this reading THE BOYS FIND NEW JOBS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

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

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

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

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

male cat

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

a message informing of danger

From this reading The warning was necessary.

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

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

at the time that

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

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

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

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

From this reading A wind that seemed to force their breath back down their throats was sweeping across the sea, which, running mountain high, looked grim and pitiless, under the pallid gray dawn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He led the way up the companionway and to the deck, with a gruff caution to “hang on” when they came into the open.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Wonderment was the feeling uppermost in the minds of both Jack and Tom as, clutching at hand-holds and rails, they followed their conductor.