Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

(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 Upon receiving that startling information Dawson, for the moment, forgot all caution, darting forward.

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

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

plural of “butt” — thick end of the handle

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Upon receiving that startling information Dawson, for the moment, forgot all caution, darting forward.

a boy or man

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Upon receiving that startling information Dawson, for the moment, forgot all caution, darting forward.

a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike

From this reading Upon receiving that startling information Dawson, for the moment, forgot all caution, darting forward.

possessive form of “dawson” — a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

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

From this reading “I’ve found Mr. Delavan!”

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Upon receiving that startling information Dawson, for the moment, forgot all caution, darting forward.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Upon receiving that startling information Dawson, for the moment, forgot all caution, darting forward.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Upon receiving that startling information Dawson, for the moment, forgot all caution, darting forward.

set up or found

From this reading “I’ve found Mr. Delavan!”

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

the act of acquiring something

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

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

From this reading Halstead shouted up.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

the person who steers a ship

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

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

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

cause to move furtively and hurriedly

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

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

From this reading “I’ve found Mr. Delavan!”

a message received and understood

From this reading Upon receiving that startling information Dawson, for the moment, forgot all caution, darting forward.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

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

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

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 sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

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

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

a particular point in time

From this reading Upon receiving that startling information Dawson, for the moment, forgot all caution, darting forward.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I’ve found Mr. Delavan!”

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

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

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Upon receiving that startling information Dawson, for the moment, forgot all caution, darting forward.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Halstead shouted up.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Upon receiving that startling information Dawson, for the moment, forgot all caution, darting forward.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

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

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

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

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The sullen helmsman seized upon the opportunity to shake himself free of Mr. Moddridge, for Hank Butts, too, forgot himself long enough to turn and run a few steps.

in physical discomfort

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

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

From this reading Halstead shouted up.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon receiving that startling information Dawson, for the moment, forgot all caution, darting forward.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

a message informing of danger

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”

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

From this reading THE JEST THAT BECAME GRIM EARNEST “WHATEVER you’re doing, old chap, hustle!” sounded Joe Dawson’s warning voice from the deck overhead “The boat’s getting uncomfortably near with its load of scoundrels!”