Chapter XI

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

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

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

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

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

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

a stopping

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Then, the _City of Rio_ came to a full stop.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

a feeling of being intimate and belonging together

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Saxon denied himself the lure of the deck that evening.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Saxon denied himself the lure of the deck that evening.

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

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

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

possessing or existing in bodily form

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

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

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

divisible by two

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

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

From this reading Saxon denied himself the lure of the deck that evening.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

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

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

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

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

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

From this reading Saxon denied himself the lure of the deck that evening.

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

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

of great significance or value

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

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

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

investigate scientifically

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

making or causing a harsh and irritating sound

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

and nothing more

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

in like or similar manner

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

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From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

From this reading Saxon denied himself the lure of the deck that evening.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

not in physical motion

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Saxon denied himself the lure of the deck that evening.

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

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

above and across; more than

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading Then, the _City of Rio_ came to a full stop.

move upward

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading Saxon denied himself the lure of the deck that evening.

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

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

moving toward the south

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Then, the _City of Rio_ came to a full stop.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Saxon denied himself the lure of the deck that evening.

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

From this reading Saxon denied himself the lure of the deck that evening.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, the _City of Rio_ came to a full stop.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

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

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

in a vague way

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading He vaguely presumed that another important port had been reached, and did not suspect that the vessel lay out of sight of land, and that a second steamer, southbound, had halted on signal, and lay likewise motionless, her lights glittering just off the starboard bow.

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

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.

at the time that

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He bent over the task in the closeness of the dining saloon, with such absorption that he did not rise to investigate even when, with a protracted shrieking of whistles, there came sudden cessation from the jarring throb of screw-shaft and engines.

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

From this reading Though he would probably be close behind his messages in arriving, he was devoting himself to a full narration embodied in a love-letter.