Chapter XI

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

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

later than; following

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

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

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

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

From this reading They are too fast for us."

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

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

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

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

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

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

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

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading OUT OF THE DARK.

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

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading They are too fast for us."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They are too fast for us."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

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

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

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From this reading "It's no use.

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From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

not any; not one

From this reading "It's no use.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUT OF THE DARK.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUT OF THE DARK.

a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

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

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

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

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DARK.

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

From this reading They are too fast for us."

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

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

male cat

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They are too fast for us."

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

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

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

From this reading They are too fast for us."

the act of using

From this reading "It's no use.

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

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Jeff Trulliber spoke from the bridge of the _Sea Ranger_, some hours after the chase across the waters of Lake Huron had begun.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

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

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It does look that way," said Tom, with a sigh, gazing after the cloud of smoke on the horizon which, fast as the _Sea Ranger_ was urged, never appeared to get any closer.