Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

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

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

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

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

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

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading Japonski, the table-boy, had listened with avaricious ears to the story of its value.

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

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

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

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

a youthful male person

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

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

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

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

From this reading Japonski’s brother had laughed when he sailed on the _Norsk_, and told him that not many yen could be picked up in the merchant-service.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

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

From this reading Japonski, the table-boy, had listened with avaricious ears to the story of its value.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

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From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

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From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

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

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

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

From this reading Japonski, the table-boy, had listened with avaricious ears to the story of its value.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

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

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

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

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

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

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

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From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

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

From this reading Japonski’s brother had laughed when he sailed on the _Norsk_, and told him that not many yen could be picked up in the merchant-service.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Japonski, the table-boy, had listened with avaricious ears to the story of its value.

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From this reading Japonski, the table-boy, had listened with avaricious ears to the story of its value.

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

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Japonski’s brother had laughed when he sailed on the _Norsk_, and told him that not many yen could be picked up in the merchant-service.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Japonski, the table-boy, had listened with avaricious ears to the story of its value.

take the midday meal

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

a warship intended for combat

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

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 Japonski’s brother had laughed when he sailed on the _Norsk_, and told him that not many yen could be picked up in the merchant-service.

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From this reading Japonski’s brother had laughed when he sailed on the _Norsk_, and told him that not many yen could be picked up in the merchant-service.

a form of address for a man

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

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

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Japonski’s brother had laughed when he sailed on the _Norsk_, and told him that not many yen could be picked up in the merchant-service.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

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From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Japonski’s brother had laughed when he sailed on the _Norsk_, and told him that not many yen could be picked up in the merchant-service.

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From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Japonski’s brother had laughed when he sailed on the _Norsk_, and told him that not many yen could be picked up in the merchant-service.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

a town in southeastern Alaska that was the capital of Russian America and served as the capital of Alaska from 1867 until 1906

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

in the near future

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

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 Japonski, the table-boy, had listened with avaricious ears to the story of its value.

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From this reading Japonski, the table-boy, had listened with avaricious ears to the story of its value.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

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

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

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

From this reading Japonski, the table-boy, had listened with avaricious ears to the story of its value.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Japonski’s brother had laughed when he sailed on the _Norsk_, and told him that not many yen could be picked up in the merchant-service.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

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

From this reading Japonski’s brother had laughed when he sailed on the _Norsk_, and told him that not many yen could be picked up in the merchant-service.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Japonski, the table-boy, had listened with avaricious ears to the story of its value.

precisely as stated

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

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

From this reading He hoped soon to go to Sitka himself, for he had a brother there, employed as wardroom boy on an American man-of-war.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

at the time that

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JAPONSKI’S TEMPTATION AND THE FUR-TRADER’S OFFER When the steamer _Norsk_ left the harbor of Oonalaska, on the very day that Mr. John Ryder took lunch with her captain, she carried with her the fur-seal’s tooth.

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

From this reading How well it would be to have one thousand of those big American dollars to show to him and to spend!

a yearning for something or to do something

From this reading Japonski’s brother had laughed when he sailed on the _Norsk_, and told him that not many yen could be picked up in the merchant-service.