Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

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

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

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From this reading The yachting scheme was first proposed to Archie by his brother Hugh.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

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

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading CAPTAIN CLAVERING MAKES HIS LAST ATTEMPT.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

a job in an organization

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The yachting scheme was first proposed to Archie by his brother Hugh.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The yachting scheme was first proposed to Archie by his brother Hugh.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN CLAVERING MAKES HIS LAST ATTEMPT.

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From this reading CAPTAIN CLAVERING MAKES HIS LAST ATTEMPT.

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

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

having made preparations

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

a formal or authoritative proclamation

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

one or the other of two

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The yachting scheme was first proposed to Archie by his brother Hugh.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

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

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

be excessively hot

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

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

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

informal terms for a meal

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

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

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

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

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN CLAVERING MAKES HIS LAST ATTEMPT.

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From this reading The yachting scheme was first proposed to Archie by his brother Hugh.

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

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

of great significance or value

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

a small worthless amount

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

immediately past

From this reading CAPTAIN CLAVERING MAKES HIS LAST ATTEMPT.

engage in

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading CAPTAIN CLAVERING MAKES HIS LAST ATTEMPT.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

not any; not one

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The yachting scheme was first proposed to Archie by his brother Hugh.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The yachting scheme was first proposed to Archie by his brother Hugh.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

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

From this reading The yachting scheme was first proposed to Archie by his brother Hugh.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

a special situation

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

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

From this reading The yachting scheme was first proposed to Archie by his brother Hugh.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

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

From this reading The yachting scheme was first proposed to Archie by his brother Hugh.

at the time that

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading "Jack finds the boat and men, and I find the grub and wine,--and pay for the fishing," said Hugh; "so you need not make any bones about it."

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

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

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

From this reading Archie was not disposed to make any bones about it as regarded his acceptance either of the berth or of the grub and wine, and as he would be expected to earn his passage by his work, there was no necessity for any scruple; but there arose the question whether he had not got more important fish to fry.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading The yachting scheme was first proposed to Archie by his brother Hugh.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.

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From this reading "Jack says that he can make a berth for you, and you'd better come," said the elder brother, understanding that when his edict had thus gone forth, the thing was as good as arranged.