Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

(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 All told, there were eighty persons on board when the _Kansas_ left Valparaiso.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

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

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

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

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Of these, seventeen, including the officers, were of European birth or lineage.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading All told, there were eighty persons on board when the _Kansas_ left Valparaiso.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The men had confidence in their officers; every one worked smoothly and well.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

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

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading All told, there were eighty persons on board when the _Kansas_ left Valparaiso.

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From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Of these, seventeen, including the officers, were of European birth or lineage.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The men had confidence in their officers; every one worked smoothly and well.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

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

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

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

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Of these, seventeen, including the officers, were of European birth or lineage.

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading All told, there were eighty persons on board when the _Kansas_ left Valparaiso.

plural of “leaven” — a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading All told, there were eighty persons on board when the _Kansas_ left Valparaiso.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading Of these, seventeen, including the officers, were of European birth or lineage.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

the force of workers available

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

a large indefinite number

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

not any; not one

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The men had confidence in their officers; every one worked smoothly and well.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The men had confidence in their officers; every one worked smoothly and well.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of these, seventeen, including the officers, were of European birth or lineage.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading All told, there were eighty persons on board when the _Kansas_ left Valparaiso.

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

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

not used up

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading Of these, seventeen, including the officers, were of European birth or lineage.

transport commercially

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading The men had confidence in their officers; every one worked smoothly and well.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

in the near future

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

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

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

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

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The men had confidence in their officers; every one worked smoothly and well.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Of these, seventeen, including the officers, were of European birth or lineage.

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

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading All told, there were eighty persons on board when the _Kansas_ left Valparaiso.

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

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

the act of using

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile

From this reading All told, there were eighty persons on board when the _Kansas_ left Valparaiso.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The men had confidence in their officers; every one worked smoothly and well.

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

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

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

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

at the time that

From this reading All told, there were eighty persons on board when the _Kansas_ left Valparaiso.

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

From this reading Although the rumor soon went the rounds that the giant wave which pooped the ship had carried away two of her six boats, there were no visible signs of flurry in the measures taken to equip the remaining boats for use.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The men had confidence in their officers; every one worked smoothly and well.

a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey

From this reading ELSIE GOES ON DECK As a little yeast leavens much flour so does the presence of a few stout-hearted men give strength and courage to a multitude.