Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

plural of “accumulation” — an increase by natural growth or addition

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The owner asked two hundred dollars for her; but as the season advanced, Leopold hoped to buy her for less.

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

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

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

From this reading The owner asked two hundred dollars for her; but as the season advanced, Leopold hoped to buy her for less.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The owner asked two hundred dollars for her; but as the season advanced, Leopold hoped to buy her for less.

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

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The owner asked two hundred dollars for her; but as the season advanced, Leopold hoped to buy her for less.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

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

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The owner asked two hundred dollars for her; but as the season advanced, Leopold hoped to buy her for less.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

the organ of sight

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

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

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

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

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

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

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

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

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

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

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading The owner asked two hundred dollars for her; but as the season advanced, Leopold hoped to buy her for less.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

ten 10s

From this reading The owner asked two hundred dollars for her; but as the season advanced, Leopold hoped to buy her for less.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

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

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

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From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

possessive form of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

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From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The owner asked two hundred dollars for her; but as the season advanced, Leopold hoped to buy her for less.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

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From this reading MISS SARAH LIVERAGE.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

occurring by chance

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS SARAH LIVERAGE.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

existing or coming before

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading MISS SARAH LIVERAGE.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The owner asked two hundred dollars for her; but as the season advanced, Leopold hoped to buy her for less.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

a male human offspring

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

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

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

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

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.

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

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

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

From this reading The owner asked two hundred dollars for her; but as the season advanced, Leopold hoped to buy her for less.

up to a particular time

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

the act of using

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

precisely as stated

From this reading The matter had looked very hopeless to him until his first lucky catch of mackerel; and the second fortunate trip inspired him with confidence.

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

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading For several months the landlord's son had had his eye on a new keel-boat, built during the preceding winter, which the owner did not feel able to keep for his own use.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a sort of desperate determination, Leopold had been saving every cent he earned about the hotel, or in his boat, in order to purchase this new craft, or one like it if she should be sold before his accumulations enabled him to buy her.