Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am curious to know," said Ralph, "what the officer meant when he said 'two points to starboard.'"

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

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

subject to appointment

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

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

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

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

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

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

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

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

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

unvarying in nature

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "I am curious to know," said Ralph, "what the officer meant when he said 'two points to starboard.'"

the act of eating dinner

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

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

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "That is explained in this way," replied the captain.

a social unit living together

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

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

From this reading "I am curious to know," said Ralph, "what the officer meant when he said 'two points to starboard.'"

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

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

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

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I am curious to know," said Ralph, "what the officer meant when he said 'two points to starboard.'"

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

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

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

From this reading "That is explained in this way," replied the captain.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I am curious to know," said Ralph, "what the officer meant when he said 'two points to starboard.'"

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

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

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

a midday meal

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

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 TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "I am curious to know," said Ralph, "what the officer meant when he said 'two points to starboard.'"

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

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

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

according to the clock

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "I am curious to know," said Ralph, "what the officer meant when he said 'two points to starboard.'"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "I am curious to know," said Ralph, "what the officer meant when he said 'two points to starboard.'"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

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

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

make reference to

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "That is explained in this way," replied the captain.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am curious to know," said Ralph, "what the officer meant when he said 'two points to starboard.'"

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

transport commercially

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading "I am curious to know," said Ralph, "what the officer meant when he said 'two points to starboard.'"

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

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

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

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

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

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

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

past form of “torpedo” — attack or hit with torpedoes

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

hard to endure

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

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

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

the act of using

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

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

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "That is explained in this way," replied the captain.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

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

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

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

From this reading THE TORPEDOED SHIP During the next hour or more every field glass on board ship was put into use, and many were the weary arms that used them until the luncheon hour arrived at one o'clock.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I am curious to know," said Ralph, "what the officer meant when he said 'two points to starboard.'"

at the time that

From this reading "I am curious to know," said Ralph, "what the officer meant when he said 'two points to starboard.'"

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

From this reading The boys went to the dining room, and as Mr. Elton and his family sat at the captain's table, the latter took occasion during the meal to refer to Ralph and Alfred's services on the bridge in commendatory terms, which was greatly appreciated by their parents.

which person or people

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.

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

From this reading The captain, knowing how trying the constant watching must be to civilians who are not used to this work, appointed two watches, so they might relieve each other every hour.