Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

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

From this reading Su Fing’s launch was an old steamer, incapable of effective pursuit.

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

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

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

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

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

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

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

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

move gently or carefully

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading Su Fing’s launch was an old steamer, incapable of effective pursuit.

an opposing military force

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

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From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

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From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

divisible by two

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

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From this reading Su Fing’s launch was an old steamer, incapable of effective pursuit.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

moving swiftly

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

a person of German nationality

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

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

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

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

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

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

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

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

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading Su Fing’s launch was an old steamer, incapable of effective pursuit.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

set up or found

From this reading Su Fing’s launch was an old steamer, incapable of effective pursuit.

(of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

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

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

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From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

not any; not one

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Su Fing’s launch was an old steamer, incapable of effective pursuit.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Su Fing’s launch was an old steamer, incapable of effective pursuit.

and nothing more

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Su Fing’s launch was an old steamer, incapable of effective pursuit.

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From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

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From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

move hurridly

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Su Fing’s launch was an old steamer, incapable of effective pursuit.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

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

From this reading Su Fing’s launch was an old steamer, incapable of effective pursuit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

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

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

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

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

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

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

being four more than twenty

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

up to a particular time

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

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

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

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

From this reading The only vessel of any speed at Meichow was Reinhardt’s motor launch, though even in the water that could not vie with the flying boat.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WINGED For the first time in twenty-four hours Burroughs felt at ease; Errington was with him, Meichow was already far behind, and there was little more to fear from the enemy.

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

From this reading But it was unlikely that he would be wholly liberated until the chief’s arrival, and then it would be too late even to attempt pursuit.

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From this reading No doubt by this time the door of Errington’s room in the yamen had been opened, and Reinhardt might have convinced the sentinel that a trick had been played upon their captain, and that he, not the insolent stranger, was the true German.