Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

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

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

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

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading They went ashore, finally, in the ship’s motor launch and were landed in the little harbour below the old mill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading They went ashore, finally, in the ship’s motor launch and were landed in the little harbour below the old mill.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

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

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

in a serious manner

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading They went ashore, finally, in the ship’s motor launch and were landed in the little harbour below the old mill.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

the act of departing

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading They went ashore, finally, in the ship’s motor launch and were landed in the little harbour below the old mill.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

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

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

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

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading They went ashore, finally, in the ship’s motor launch and were landed in the little harbour below the old mill.

set up or found

From this reading They went ashore, finally, in the ship’s motor launch and were landed in the little harbour below the old mill.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They went ashore, finally, in the ship’s motor launch and were landed in the little harbour below the old mill.

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading They went ashore, finally, in the ship’s motor launch and were landed in the little harbour below the old mill.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading They went ashore, finally, in the ship’s motor launch and were landed in the little harbour below the old mill.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

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

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

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

From this reading They went ashore, finally, in the ship’s motor launch and were landed in the little harbour below the old mill.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

select carefully from a group

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

a person who repeats

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

transport commercially

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

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

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He, himself, however, was too busy seeing and hearing new things to pay much attention to what was going forward.

in the direction of

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

precisely as stated

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

look attentively

From this reading He was taken down to see the ship’s engines, and stood gazing at them in dumb awe, feeling much as though he were an ant staring at the shining mechanism of a repeater watch.

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

From this reading They went ashore, finally, in the ship’s motor launch and were landed in the little harbour below the old mill.

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

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.

which person or people

From this reading THE EBBING OF THE TIDE Since the destroyer had other orders, Billy and Captain Saulsby were transferred to a ship that was to put in toward Appledore Island and pick up the two officers who had been left there for shore observations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Billy observed the captains of the two vessels talking very earnestly together, and that afterwards they strolled down the deck to have what seemed a casual chat with Captain Saulsby.