Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

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

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

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

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

in a courageous manner

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

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

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

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

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

being one more than seven

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

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

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

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From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

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

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

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

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

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

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

for more time

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

not any; not one

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

according to the clock

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

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

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

select carefully from a group

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

the quality of being alike

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

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

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

transport commercially

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

for a short time

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

in the near future

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

in a systematic or consistent manner

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

carry out

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

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

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

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

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

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

From this reading The passengers soon learned to accommodate themselves to their new circumstances, and life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

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

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Half-past six was no longer half-past six to these pilgrims from New England, the South, and the Mississippi Valley, it was "seven bells"; eight, twelve, and four o'clock were "eight bells"; the captain did not take the longitude at nine o'clock, but at "two bells."

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

From this reading I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means--but there was a good deal of sameness about it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

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

From this reading As is always the fashion at sea, the passengers shortly began to pick up sailor terms --a sign that they were beginning to feel at home.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading We plowed along bravely for a week or more, and without any conflict of jurisdiction among the captains worth mentioning.