Chapter VI

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

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

later than; following

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

(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 He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

in addition

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

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

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

being joined in close association

From this reading He had become quite attached to the old puzzle-maker and had grown to realize how valuable his help had been.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had become quite attached to the old puzzle-maker and had grown to realize how valuable his help had been.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

the official symbols of a family, state, etc.

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

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From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

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

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

divisible by two

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

having a debilitating effect

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

set up or found

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

a farewell remark

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He had become quite attached to the old puzzle-maker and had grown to realize how valuable his help had been.

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

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

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

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

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

From this reading He had become quite attached to the old puzzle-maker and had grown to realize how valuable his help had been.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He had become quite attached to the old puzzle-maker and had grown to realize how valuable his help had been.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

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

From this reading He had become quite attached to the old puzzle-maker and had grown to realize how valuable his help had been.

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

From this reading He had become quite attached to the old puzzle-maker and had grown to realize how valuable his help had been.

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

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

conformity or harmony

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

immediately past

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

the act of departing

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

a person skilled in mathematics

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

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

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He had become quite attached to the old puzzle-maker and had grown to realize how valuable his help had been.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

on one occasion

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

and nothing more

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

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

From this reading He had become quite attached to the old puzzle-maker and had grown to realize how valuable his help had been.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading He had become quite attached to the old puzzle-maker and had grown to realize how valuable his help had been.

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

free from harm or evil

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

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

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

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

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

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

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

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

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

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

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.

in the direction of

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

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

From this reading He settled down in deadly earnest in Detroit, keeping up with all his special studies and also doing a good deal of hard reading with his father's help.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading He had become quite attached to the old puzzle-maker and had grown to realize how valuable his help had been.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

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

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A BLAZON OF FLAME AT SEA Three weeks after the rescue of the crew of the _City of Nipigon_, navigation on Lake Superior closed down for the winter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Eric found, moreover, that not only had the hermit mathematician started him along the right road to algebra, to "trig." and even toward the geometry which he once hated, but also that his training with the old puzzle-maker had taught him how to study.

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

From this reading Although the work had been hard and, during the last month, quite exhausting, Eric felt keen regrets in leaving the station and in bidding good-by to Dan.