Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading But this was not accomplished without a great deal of grumbling.

the state of being absent

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

highly skilled

From this reading But this was not accomplished without a great deal of grumbling.

anew

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

(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 Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "You'll chuck up?" replied Gripper; "you'd do better to help us to back out.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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

From this reading "You'll chuck up?" replied Gripper; "you'd do better to help us to back out.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

the act of breaking something

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this was not accomplished without a great deal of grumbling.

throw carelessly

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But this was not accomplished without a great deal of grumbling.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

many and different

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You'll chuck up?" replied Gripper; "you'd do better to help us to back out.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

divisible by two

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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 "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But this was not accomplished without a great deal of grumbling.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading But this was not accomplished without a great deal of grumbling.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "You'll chuck up?" replied Gripper; "you'd do better to help us to back out.

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

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

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

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

engage in

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "You'll chuck up?" replied Gripper; "you'd do better to help us to back out.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "You'll chuck up?" replied Gripper; "you'd do better to help us to back out.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

transport commercially

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

Irish writer of the horror novel about Dracula (1847-1912)

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

express in words

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You'll chuck up?" replied Gripper; "you'd do better to help us to back out.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

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

From this reading But this was not accomplished without a great deal of grumbling.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But this was not accomplished without a great deal of grumbling.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Gripper, Bolton, and Simpson were occupied in this laborious work; the stoker and the two engineers were even obliged to come to the aid of their comrades, for, from the instant they were not wanted at the engine, they again became sailors, and, as such, they could be employed in all kinds of work on board.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB During the commander's absence the men had gone through divers works in order to make the ship fit to avoid the pressure of the ice-fields.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'll tell you what," said Pen, "I've had enough of it, and if in three days the breaking up isn't come, I'll swear to God that I'll chuck up!"

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

From this reading "You'll chuck up?" replied Gripper; "you'd do better to help us to back out.

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

From this reading "You'll chuck up?" replied Gripper; "you'd do better to help us to back out.