Chapter III

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

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

anew

From this reading “Damn that marine,” Ollenor’s lazy voice was saying, “he has taken my soap again.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

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

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

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

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

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

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

without shoes

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

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

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

used as expletives

From this reading “Damn that marine,” Ollenor’s lazy voice was saying, “he has taken my soap again.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

-ing form of “dispute” — take exception to

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

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

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

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

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

a small natural hill

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

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

From this reading “Damn that marine,” Ollenor’s lazy voice was saying, “he has taken my soap again.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

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

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

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

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

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

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

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 Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

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

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading “Damn that marine,” Ollenor’s lazy voice was saying, “he has taken my soap again.

a long stay in bed in the morning

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

of or relating to the sea

From this reading “Damn that marine,” Ollenor’s lazy voice was saying, “he has taken my soap again.

a person who carries a message

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Damn that marine,” Ollenor’s lazy voice was saying, “he has taken my soap again.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

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

From this reading “Damn that marine,” Ollenor’s lazy voice was saying, “he has taken my soap again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

above and across; more than

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

past form of “patter” — rain gently

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

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

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

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

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading “Damn that marine,” Ollenor’s lazy voice was saying, “he has taken my soap again.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

plural of “sponge” — a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading “Damn that marine,” Ollenor’s lazy voice was saying, “he has taken my soap again.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

express in words

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

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

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

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

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

covered or furnished with tiles

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

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

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

in the direction of

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

not consciously observing

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

up to a particular time

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

forceful exertion

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “Damn that marine,” Ollenor’s lazy voice was saying, “he has taken my soap again.

a very hard hitter

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

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

From this reading “Damn that marine,” Ollenor’s lazy voice was saying, “he has taken my soap again.

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 Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

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

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

at the time that

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.

which person or people

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

belonging to which person

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here the senior midshipmen, who had already secured the shallow hip-baths, were sliding them over the tiled floor towards the cold water tap, disputing with vigour as to whose servants had brought the cans of hot water, shouting for soap, and calling down curses upon the heads of those who had presumably stolen their sponges.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A CHAPTER WITHOUT NAME I On the morning of his first full day in the _King Arthur_ John Lynwood enjoyed the luxury of a lie-in until a quarter-past seven.

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

From this reading In the course of ordinary routine, he and all midshipmen not engaged in other duties would by this time have done half an hour’s physical drill on the quarter-deck; but Krame, trusting that the Snotty Walloper would be unobservant on this occasion, had sent a messenger for’ard the previous evening to tell the Physical Training Instructor that the midshipmen would not require him in the morning.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Therefore, when he turned out of his hammock, John went immediately to his chest, took off his pyjamas, wrapped a towel round his middle, and pattered barefoot down to the bathroom.