Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

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

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

on or to one side

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

sealed vessel where water is converted to steam

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

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

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

fully detailed and specific about particulars

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

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

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

shaping metal by heating and hammering

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

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 DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

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

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

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

From this reading He was in his undershirt.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

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

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

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

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

a message received and understood

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

given to inquiry

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

investigate scientifically

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

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

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

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 The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

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From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

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

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

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

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

a passage between rooms or between buildings

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

select carefully from a group

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

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

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

cut with a saw

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

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

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

transport commercially

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

catch sight of

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

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

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

propel through the air

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body

From this reading He was in his undershirt.

not known

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

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

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

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

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

at the time that

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

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

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.

which person or people

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

medium for communication

From this reading "From a sailor who did not know why I was inquiring," he told the captain, "I learned that on the night the unknown man invaded the battery room this sailor had seen another member of the crew, presumably from the engine or boiler room, throw aside something as he hurried along the passageway leading from the wireless room.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading THE DEATH OF THE SPY The inability of Lieutenant Mackinson to add a single word of further information to what he had said as he regained consciousness on the promenade deck increased the mystery.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The sailor said he was about to investigate when he saw us come along, and you stooped to pick up whatever it was that had been thrown away.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young lieutenant, it seemed, had been following a trail which he believed was leading him closer and closer to the object of the hunt, and it was in forging the links of this chain of circumstantial evidence that the young officer was led into the lower depths of the ship.