Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

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

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

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

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

only a very short time before

From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

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

From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

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From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

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

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

mark as different

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

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From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

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From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

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From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

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From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

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

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

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

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

only partly in existence; imperfectly formed

From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

past form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

engage in

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

the common people generally

From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

and nothing more

From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

with speed

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

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

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

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From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

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From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

possessing sweep

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

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

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

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

From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

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

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

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From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

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

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HARRIS HAS A FEW IDEAS Clutching the iron hand-rail of the ladder leading to the fore-deck, I went down as quickly as I could.

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

From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

at the time that

From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

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

From this reading For half a minute I stood on the wet plates of the deck, drenched by the spray which swept the head of the vessel every time she lurched forward into the seas.

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From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Above me I could make out the dim shape of the bridge and superstructure, and I could hear the wind slatting the storm-apron lashed along the bridge-rail and the singing of the funnel-stays, but it was so black overhead that I could not distinguish any figure on the bridge.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The forecastle-head could barely be made out, and the winch-wheels and ventilators on deck were inchoate masses which took shape only when they were within reach.