Chapter XV

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

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

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

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

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

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

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

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

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

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Redmond strolled toward the window and swore at the surf.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

not noticed inadvertently

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

divisible by two

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

possessive form of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

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

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

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

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

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

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

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

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

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

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

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

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

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

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

long and thin and often limp

From this reading Redmond was pale and round-shouldered; Gilby lank and tall; and their speech was usually vivid and their tempers quick.

plural of “legion” — archaic terms for army

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

engage in

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

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

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Redmond was pale and round-shouldered; Gilby lank and tall; and their speech was usually vivid and their tempers quick.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Redmond was pale and round-shouldered; Gilby lank and tall; and their speech was usually vivid and their tempers quick.

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

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading Redmond was pale and round-shouldered; Gilby lank and tall; and their speech was usually vivid and their tempers quick.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Redmond was pale and round-shouldered; Gilby lank and tall; and their speech was usually vivid and their tempers quick.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

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

From this reading Redmond strolled toward the window and swore at the surf.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

possessing sweep

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Redmond strolled toward the window and swore at the surf.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Redmond was pale and round-shouldered; Gilby lank and tall; and their speech was usually vivid and their tempers quick.

plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Redmond was pale and round-shouldered; Gilby lank and tall; and their speech was usually vivid and their tempers quick.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

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

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

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

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

sounding like thunder

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

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

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

in the direction of

From this reading Redmond strolled toward the window and swore at the surf.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

the topmost one of two

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

under normal conditions

From this reading Redmond was pale and round-shouldered; Gilby lank and tall; and their speech was usually vivid and their tempers quick.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Redmond was pale and round-shouldered; Gilby lank and tall; and their speech was usually vivid and their tempers quick.

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

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

at the time that

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

in or at the place that

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

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

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

a Caucasian

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He had some justification, for the whole heave of the southern ocean hurled itself thundering upon the hammered beach.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Redmond strolled toward the window and swore at the surf.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE KABUNDA It was a hot and steamy night when trader Redmond sat with his comrade Gilby in an upper room of their factory perched above a beach swept by smoking surf, which was even heavier than usual that night.

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

From this reading The factory was not a desirable residence, even for West Africa, where there are not many places where a fastidious white man would care to live; but neither Redmond nor his comrade was particular, and so long as they could make a good percentage on the factory's turnover, they disregarded the dirt, smells, and insect legions.