Chapter XXII

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

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

anew

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

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

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

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

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

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

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

at any time

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

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From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

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

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

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

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

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

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

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

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

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

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

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From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

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

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Yet look!

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

engage in

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

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From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

of an obscure nature

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

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

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

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

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

a predisposition in favor of something

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

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

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

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

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

in or at or to some place

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

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

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

in or at that place or location

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

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

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

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

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

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

From this reading How could he have known that Sam had a mysterious female somewhere in the background of his life; a love tragedy, the remembrance of which tended now and then to make him fly off the handle?

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE DUMPING OF THE VICTORY Lying awake that night, Bobby remembered again his first interview with Martia, and her talk about the predilection of editors and the public for stories with a feminine interest.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He began to wonder, as he lay listening to the heavy breathing of the skipper, whether there ever existed a story, in real life or fiction, since the story of Adam, without some woman somewhere or somewhen having a finger in it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If he had set out to choose on sight, for this expedition, a skipper absolutely fool-proof against females, he would have chosen Sam.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet look!