Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading “Throw us a line!”

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “And some sort of basket or bag!” added Professor Snodgrass.

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

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

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

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading “And some sort of basket or bag!” added Professor Snodgrass.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading “And some sort of basket or bag!” added Professor Snodgrass.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Jerry!” cried Bob.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

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

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

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

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

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

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

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

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading “Throw us a line!”

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

the ship's officer in charge of navigation

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “And some sort of basket or bag!” added Professor Snodgrass.

above and across; more than

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

a result

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

cut with a saw

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

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

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

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

From this reading “And some sort of basket or bag!” added Professor Snodgrass.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading “And some sort of basket or bag!” added Professor Snodgrass.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

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

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

propel through the air

From this reading “Throw us a line!”

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

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Throw us a line!”

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

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

accept gladly

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

at the time that

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF IT When Jerry Hopkins looked over the side of the derelict _Altaire_, and saw, slowly rising and falling on the swell, the life raft containing Bob, Professor Snodgrass, and the sailor, Judd, and when the lone navigator heard the welcome greetings in response to his own shouts, he was filled with delight.