Chapter IX · “Talk About Luck!”

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

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

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 “We had the same sort of luck out in Africa, remember,” Ballyhoo reminded the other two chums.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “Whenever things got a little dull along would come something out of the ordinary to liven up the show.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

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

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

blatant or sensational promotion

From this reading “We had the same sort of luck out in Africa, remember,” Ballyhoo reminded the other two chums.

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

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading “We had the same sort of luck out in Africa, remember,” Ballyhoo reminded the other two chums.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Whenever things got a little dull along would come something out of the ordinary to liven up the show.

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

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading “Whenever things got a little dull along would come something out of the ordinary to liven up the show.

divisible by two

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Whenever things got a little dull along would come something out of the ordinary to liven up the show.

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

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

an event that happens

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

a small worthless amount

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

and nothing more

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

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

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

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

From this reading “Whenever things got a little dull along would come something out of the ordinary to liven up the show.

make lively

From this reading “Whenever things got a little dull along would come something out of the ordinary to liven up the show.

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

From this reading “We had the same sort of luck out in Africa, remember,” Ballyhoo reminded the other two chums.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

and nothing more

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading “Whenever things got a little dull along would come something out of the ordinary to liven up the show.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “We had the same sort of luck out in Africa, remember,” Ballyhoo reminded the other two chums.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “We had the same sort of luck out in Africa, remember,” Ballyhoo reminded the other two chums.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading “We had the same sort of luck out in Africa, remember,” Ballyhoo reminded the other two chums.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “We had the same sort of luck out in Africa, remember,” Ballyhoo reminded the other two chums.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “Whenever things got a little dull along would come something out of the ordinary to liven up the show.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading “We had the same sort of luck out in Africa, remember,” Ballyhoo reminded the other two chums.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

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

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

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

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

a special situation

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Whenever things got a little dull along would come something out of the ordinary to liven up the show.

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

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

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

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

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

From this reading But then down here in these depths there’s apt to be something novel happening any old time; just as that terrible fight between the two species of sharks turned out.”

except if; if not

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

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

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

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

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

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

From this reading Although they had been passing through these fields of water ferns and tree-like forms for only half an hour or so, the boys were ready to declare that the reality far exceeded even their most sanguine expectations.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

at the time that

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading “Whenever things got a little dull along would come something out of the ordinary to liven up the show.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “Of course,” Jack admitted when they commenced talking about their work, and what a satisfaction it was not to be disappointed, “this thing will get a bit monotonous in due course, unless we keep on meeting up with new sights.

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

From this reading “Whenever things got a little dull along would come something out of the ordinary to liven up the show.