Chapter I

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was five-thirty in the afternoon.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle

From this reading His rawboned face was dejected; his angular body slumped despondently.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

next to; at the side of

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

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From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading His rawboned face was dejected; his angular body slumped despondently.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading His rawboned face was dejected; his angular body slumped despondently.

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From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

with desperation

From this reading His rawboned face was dejected; his angular body slumped despondently.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

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From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His rawboned face was dejected; his angular body slumped despondently.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

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From this reading It was five-thirty in the afternoon.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

grain intended to be or that has been ground

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

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

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In his hand was a little sheaf of papers.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

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

From this reading In his hand was a little sheaf of papers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was five-thirty in the afternoon.

an older or native quarter of many cities in northern Africa; the quarter in which the citadel is located

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

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

From this reading In his hand was a little sheaf of papers.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

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From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

the force of workers available

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading In his hand was a little sheaf of papers.

(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as “our father”

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

possessive form of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

having a lean and bony physique

From this reading His rawboned face was dejected; his angular body slumped despondently.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

plural of “roller” — a grounder that rolls along the infield

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading In his hand was a little sheaf of papers.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

past form of “slump” — assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading His rawboned face was dejected; his angular body slumped despondently.

magnificent and impressive appearance

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

closely encircling

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

male cat

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

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

From this reading His rawboned face was dejected; his angular body slumped despondently.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Long since, the grist of evening papers had gone through the big press; the rollers had been washed and retired; the men had gone home.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading _Author of "The Kasbah Gate," "Splendour of the Gods," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ The Cruise of the "_Pelican_" Tom Dennis sat on a printer's stool beside a very dirty window which dimly illumined his figure, and stared at the gloom surrounding him.