Chapter XXVII

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

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From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

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

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

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

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

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

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

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

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

a heavy reddish mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide; the chief source of mercury

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

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

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

greatly pleased

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There seemed no doubt but that he had sighted the missing _Manhattan_.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

the act of departing

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

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

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

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

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

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

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

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

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

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

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

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

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

for more time

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

one of the five boroughs of New York City

From this reading There seemed no doubt but that he had sighted the missing _Manhattan_.

possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

not able to be found

From this reading There seemed no doubt but that he had sighted the missing _Manhattan_.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

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

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

information about recent and important events

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

not any; not one

From this reading There seemed no doubt but that he had sighted the missing _Manhattan_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

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

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

on one occasion

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

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

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

past form of “row” — propel with oars

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There seemed no doubt but that he had sighted the missing _Manhattan_.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

able to see

From this reading There seemed no doubt but that he had sighted the missing _Manhattan_.

a male human offspring

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There seemed no doubt but that he had sighted the missing _Manhattan_.

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

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There seemed no doubt but that he had sighted the missing _Manhattan_.

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

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

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

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

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

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

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

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

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

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Lars Porsen was sent for and questioned, but he could add little to what he had told the steward.

at the time that

From this reading He had begun to give up hope, and when he thought of his father waiting for the aid of Mr. Jackson, fighting off his relentless business enemies, the heart of Ned was sad.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “This will be good news for Ned,” remarked Jerry, as he and his chum were being rowed back to their air-craft, and indeed the merchant’s son was delighted with it.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading THE WRECK Despite the invitation of the captain to remain longer aboard the _Cinnabar_, Jerry and Bob insisted on going back at once to the floating _Comet_.