Chapter XIII

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

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on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

leather made from alligator's hide

From this reading “Stuffed alligator skins,” said John.

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

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

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

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

plural of “burner” — an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)

From this reading Not too tired, however, for John to go right to the stove and light the burners.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading He had hot coffee ready while he discussed the evening’s events with Stan.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading He had hot coffee ready while he discussed the evening’s events with Stan.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

two items of the same kind

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He had hot coffee ready while he discussed the evening’s events with Stan.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He had hot coffee ready while he discussed the evening’s events with Stan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not too tired, however, for John to go right to the stove and light the burners.

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From this reading “Gagnon was one scared man.”

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

From this reading Not too tired, however, for John to go right to the stove and light the burners.

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

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

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

From this reading He had hot coffee ready while he discussed the evening’s events with Stan.

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

From this reading He had hot coffee ready while he discussed the evening’s events with Stan.

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From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

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 had hot coffee ready while he discussed the evening’s events with Stan.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Not too tired, however, for John to go right to the stove and light the burners.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Not too tired, however, for John to go right to the stove and light the burners.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Not too tired, however, for John to go right to the stove and light the burners.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Gagnon was one scared man.”

Italian electrical engineer who invented wireless telegraphy and in 1901 transmitted radio signals across the Atlantic Ocean (1874-1937)

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not too tired, however, for John to go right to the stove and light the burners.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

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

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Gagnon was one scared man.”

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He had hot coffee ready while he discussed the evening’s events with Stan.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

precisely, exactly

From this reading Not too tired, however, for John to go right to the stove and light the burners.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Stuffed alligator skins,” said John.

made afraid

From this reading “Gagnon was one scared man.”

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

From this reading “Stuffed alligator skins,” said John.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

a large heavy hound formerly used in hunting stags and other large game; similar to but larger than a foxhound

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

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From this reading He had hot coffee ready while he discussed the evening’s events with Stan.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading Not too tired, however, for John to go right to the stove and light the burners.

filled with something

From this reading “Stuffed alligator skins,” said John.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

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

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

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

From this reading Not too tired, however, for John to go right to the stove and light the burners.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Not too tired, however, for John to go right to the stove and light the burners.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

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

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

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 Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

during the time that

From this reading He had hot coffee ready while he discussed the evening’s events with Stan.

which person or people

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading Hegarty Plans a Surprise It was a tired and hungry duet of detectives who walked down the rickety old wharf about midnight and climbed aboard the good sloop _Water Witch_ now masquerading as a Marconi sloop called _Staghound_!

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had hot coffee ready while he discussed the evening’s events with Stan.