Chapter XVIII

past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

later than; following

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

(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 The Gold Lace, together with all that the Gold Lace implied, was securely packed away.

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

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

being joined in close association

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The Gold Lace, together with all that the Gold Lace implied, was securely packed away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

possessive form of “bridge” — a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

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

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

at every point

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

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From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

past form of “damp” — deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

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

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

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From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

divisible by two

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

at any time

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

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From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

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

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

coins made of gold

From this reading The Gold Lace, together with all that the Gold Lace implied, was securely packed away.

guns collectively

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

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From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

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

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

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

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

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

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

moving with great haste

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

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

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading The Gold Lace, together with all that the Gold Lace implied, was securely packed away.

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

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading The Gold Lace, together with all that the Gold Lace implied, was securely packed away.

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 The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

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

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

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

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

used to form the superlative

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

the ship's officer in charge of navigation

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

not any; not one

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

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

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The Gold Lace, together with all that the Gold Lace implied, was securely packed away.

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

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

the possibility of future success

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

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

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

except for; apart from

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading The Gold Lace, together with all that the Gold Lace implied, was securely packed away.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading By night it was even pleasanter than by day; for then the bridge’s isolation was accentuated; there was no routine, no hurrying to and fro of the hands; no Commander, no Captain, no Navigator, save in exceptional circumstances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

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

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

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

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The Gold Lace, together with all that the Gold Lace implied, was securely packed away.

the topmost one of two

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

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

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.

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

From this reading John, however, had by now returned to the Upper Deck, and to him watch-keeping on the fore-bridge had ever been the most attractive of his duties.

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

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

which person or people

From this reading The Gunroom was cheered by the prospect, though the enthusiasm of the midshipmen who were then attached to the Engine-room staff was somewhat damped by the thought of so many days continuously at sea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Gold Lace, together with all that the Gold Lace implied, was securely packed away.

port city on southeastern Honshu in central Japan

From this reading IN THE CROSS-PASSAGE I There was no Gunnery after the first days of September, and on the fifth the squadron sailed for Yokohama in order that it might send representatives to the Mikado’s funeral.