Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

capable of being reached

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

(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 combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

fearless and daring

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We made what might be called the ruling classes.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading We made what might be called the ruling classes.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

one or the other of two

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

in or to another place

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

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

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

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

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

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

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We made what might be called the ruling classes.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

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

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

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

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

and nothing more

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

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

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

on the contrary

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

From this reading We made what might be called the ruling classes.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

a wrecked ship (or a part of one)

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

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

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

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

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

past form of “usurp” — seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

exposed to air

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

precisely as stated

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We made what might be called the ruling classes.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

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

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We made what might be called the ruling classes.

at the time that

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.

in or at the place that

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading The combination of either two against the other, in organized mutiny, might very well prove successful, wherefore it was my task to keep all apart by virtue of the authority which I had myself usurped.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH IS SHIPWRECK It must be understood that our party on the _Belle Helene_ was divided into two, or rather, indeed, three camps, each somewhat sharply defined and each somewhat ignorant of the other's doings in detail.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Forward of our cabin, and accessible only from the deck, was the engine-room where Williams worked, and off this were two bunks, well ventilated and very comfortable, occupied by Williams and Peterson.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The midship's cabin suite, of three rooms, was occupied by myself and my two bold young mates--when the latter were not elsewhere engaged.