Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

the state of being absent

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

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

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

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

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

placed crosswise

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

with specific intentions; for the express purpose

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

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

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

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

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

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

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

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

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

in an impressive manner

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

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

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

engage in

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

absolutely essential

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

not any; not one

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

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

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

on one occasion

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

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

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

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

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

carry out

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

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

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

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

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

a special situation

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

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

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

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

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

having come into contact

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

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

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

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

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

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

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

precisely as stated

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

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

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

during the time that

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

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

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They reached that island in three days, and learned with some concern that there was no regular communication with Opeki, and that it would be necessary to charter a sailboat for the trip.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Two fishermen agreed to take them and their trunks, and to get them to their destination within sixteen hours if the wind held good.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Captain Travis and his secretary crossed the continent without adventure, and took passage from San Francisco on the first steamer that touched at Octavia.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His friends told him that he was doing a very foolish thing, and argued that once out of the newspaper world, it would be hard to regain his place in it.

produce a literary work

From this reading But he thought the novel that he would write while lost to the world at Opeki would serve to make up for his temporary absence from it, and he expressly and impressively stipulated that the editor should wire him if there was a war.