Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

anew

From this reading I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

(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 I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

side by side

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

for the reason that

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

past form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

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

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

set up or found

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

resembling or characteristic of a phantom

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

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

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

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

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

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

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

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

From this reading I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

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

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

possessive form of “kennedy” — 35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

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

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

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

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

above and across; more than

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

obscene terms for feces

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

in the near future

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

earlier in time

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

established beyond doubt

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

a strange attitude or habit

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

on the contrary

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

absolutely still

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

express in words

From this reading I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

from appearances alone

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

a particular situation

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

possessive form of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.

a guest cabin

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

up to a particular time

From this reading I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

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

From this reading He explained that he found it too hot to sleep below, so had come up on deck in the hope of being able to cool off a bit prior to having another try.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He fell into step alongside me, and began to talk in a low voice, presently turning the conversation to Kennedy and the queerness of his seemingly rooted conviction that we should be attacked.

at the time that

From this reading I let him talk on until he appeared to have said all that he had to say upon the subject and was about to go below again, when I said to him:

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

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

during the time that

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To keep myself awake I proceeded to pace the poop to and fro in my rubber-soled shoes, taking care to avoid passing over that portion of the deck which formed the roof of our lady skipper's stateroom; and while I was thus engaged I nearly collided with a ghostly figure which proved, upon investigation, to be that of Monroe, the tutor parson, in pyjamas and slippers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am glad that you came up on deck, because it affords me an opportunity to say something that Kennedy's queer talk has rather forced upon my mind.