Chapter V

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

From this reading We’ve made two knots this last hour and a quarter!

(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 three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

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

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

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

From this reading “How’s the noblest outcome of human ingenuity hitting it?” said the Steam, as he whirled through the engine-room.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

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From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

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

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

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

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

past form of “duck” — to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

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

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

divisible by two

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

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

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

emerge from the eggs

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

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

From this reading “How’s the noblest outcome of human ingenuity hitting it?” said the Steam, as he whirled through the engine-room.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

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

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

the act of contacting one thing with another

From this reading “How’s the noblest outcome of human ingenuity hitting it?” said the Steam, as he whirled through the engine-room.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading We’ve made two knots this last hour and a quarter!

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

From this reading “How’s the noblest outcome of human ingenuity hitting it?” said the Steam, as he whirled through the engine-room.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading “How’s the noblest outcome of human ingenuity hitting it?” said the Steam, as he whirled through the engine-room.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

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

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading “How’s the noblest outcome of human ingenuity hitting it?” said the Steam, as he whirled through the engine-room.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “How’s the noblest outcome of human ingenuity hitting it?” said the Steam, as he whirled through the engine-room.

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

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading We’ve made two knots this last hour and a quarter!

immediately past

From this reading We’ve made two knots this last hour and a quarter!

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

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

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We’ve made two knots this last hour and a quarter!

engage in

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

used to form the superlative

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading “How’s the noblest outcome of human ingenuity hitting it?” said the Steam, as he whirled through the engine-room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

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

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

something that results

From this reading “How’s the noblest outcome of human ingenuity hitting it?” said the Steam, as he whirled through the engine-room.

repeated heavy blows

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

one of four equal parts

From this reading We’ve made two knots this last hour and a quarter!

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “How’s the noblest outcome of human ingenuity hitting it?” said the Steam, as he whirled through the engine-room.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

being five more than seventy

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

transport commercially

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

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

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

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

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

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

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

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

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

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

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

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

From this reading We’ve made two knots this last hour and a quarter!

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

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

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

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.

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

From this reading We’ve made two knots this last hour and a quarter!

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

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading “How’s the noblest outcome of human ingenuity hitting it?” said the Steam, as he whirled through the engine-room.

a Caucasian

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All three cylinders were white with the salt spray that had come down through the engine-room hatch; there was white fur on the canvas-bound steam-pipes, and even the bright-work deep below was speckled and soiled; but the cylinders had learned to make the most of steam that was half water, and were pounding along cheerfully.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “Nothing for nothing in this world of woe,” the cylinders answered, as though they had been working for centuries, “and precious little for seventy-five pounds head.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The wave raced off into the darkness, shouting, “Not bad, that, if it’s your first run!” and the drenched and ducked ship throbbed to the beat of the engines inside her.