Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading The story is told and retold with such humorous additions as may suggest themselves from time to time.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

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

From this reading The story is told and retold with such humorous additions as may suggest themselves from time to time.

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

From this reading The story is told and retold with such humorous additions as may suggest themselves from time to time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

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

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

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

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading WHERE IS THE CENTRE OF THE UNITED STATES?

being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

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

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

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

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

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

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

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

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading The story is told and retold with such humorous additions as may suggest themselves from time to time.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

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

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

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

From this reading WHERE IS THE CENTRE OF THE UNITED STATES?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

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

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

immediately past

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The story is told and retold with such humorous additions as may suggest themselves from time to time.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

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

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHERE IS THE CENTRE OF THE UNITED STATES?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

on one occasion

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

type genus of the Phocidae: earless seals

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

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From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

new

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

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From this reading The story is told and retold with such humorous additions as may suggest themselves from time to time.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading WHERE IS THE CENTRE OF THE UNITED STATES?

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The story is told and retold with such humorous additions as may suggest themselves from time to time.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The story is told and retold with such humorous additions as may suggest themselves from time to time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

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

From this reading WHERE IS THE CENTRE OF THE UNITED STATES?

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The story is told and retold with such humorous additions as may suggest themselves from time to time.

a special situation

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The story is told and retold with such humorous additions as may suggest themselves from time to time.

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

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The story is told and retold with such humorous additions as may suggest themselves from time to time.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading WHERE IS THE CENTRE OF THE UNITED STATES?

except if; if not

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

up to a particular time

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

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

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

military quarters for dining and recreation for officers of a warship (except the captain)

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

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From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.

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

From this reading The more Mr. Ramey reflected upon his recent ridiculous adventure, the more determined he became to keep its history from reaching the ears of his shipmates on board the _Phoca_, if such a thing were possible.

in or at the place that

From this reading WHERE IS THE CENTRE OF THE UNITED STATES?

in the company of; together with

From this reading The story is told and retold with such humorous additions as may suggest themselves from time to time.

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

From this reading He knew that if it once got into the wardroom he would never hear the last of it, for nothing more pleases a wardroom mess than a good joke at the expense of one of its members.

a late time of life

From this reading It is treasured up to be related through coming years in many different wardrooms until, unless its victim is sensible and good-natured, it weighs upon him like a chronic nightmare, and causes him much unhappiness.