Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

in addition

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the morning was damp and chilly, both lads thoroughly enjoyed the unique trip up the coast.

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

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

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From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Although the morning was damp and chilly, both lads thoroughly enjoyed the unique trip up the coast.

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From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading Although the morning was damp and chilly, both lads thoroughly enjoyed the unique trip up the coast.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Although the morning was damp and chilly, both lads thoroughly enjoyed the unique trip up the coast.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

slightly wet

From this reading Although the morning was damp and chilly, both lads thoroughly enjoyed the unique trip up the coast.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

well in the past; former

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Although the morning was damp and chilly, both lads thoroughly enjoyed the unique trip up the coast.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

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

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

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

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

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

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

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

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

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

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

engage in

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

the force of workers available

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Although the morning was damp and chilly, both lads thoroughly enjoyed the unique trip up the coast.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

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

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

a full supply

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

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

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

a twilled woolen fabric

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

carry out

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

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

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

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

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Although the morning was damp and chilly, both lads thoroughly enjoyed the unique trip up the coast.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

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

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Although the morning was damp and chilly, both lads thoroughly enjoyed the unique trip up the coast.

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

From this reading He also had a supply of provisions put up for them, had ordered out a crew of six men to row the bidarrah, and had taken every precaution to make their trip comfortable and enjoyable.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

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

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.

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

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

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

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading WHY THE CUTTER DEPARTED WITHOUT HER PASSENGERS Phil and Serge, in planning their expedition to Northeast Point to visit the sea-lion hunters, expected to walk the entire distance, which is about ten miles.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading At breakfast-time, however, they were told by the inspector that he had arranged to have them taken in a bidarrah, or large open boat, the wooden frame of which is covered with sea-lion skins.

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

From this reading The boat was to return that same day, and would bring the lads back in plenty of time for supper, which they had been invited to take with the priest of the little Greek church.