Chapter XXII

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

From this reading He is a big one!” gasped Jerry.

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 he looks wicked, too,” added Ned.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

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

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He is a big one!” gasped Jerry.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

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From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

put on clothes

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

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

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading He is a big one!” gasped Jerry.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

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

From this reading He is a big one!” gasped Jerry.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

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

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

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

From this reading He is a big one!” gasped Jerry.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading He is a big one!” gasped Jerry.

(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

From this reading “Jove!

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

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

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “And he looks wicked, too,” added Ned.

any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

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

From this reading “And he looks wicked, too,” added Ned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He is a big one!” gasped Jerry.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

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From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

transport commercially

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

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

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

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

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

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

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “And he looks wicked, too,” added Ned.

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

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

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

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

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

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

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

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Shall I call Dr. Klauss?” inquired Bob, glancing at Mr. Sheldon, to whom Grace was clinging in fright.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading “And he looks wicked, too,” added Ned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN DIVING DRESS The presence of the whale, which was almost half the size of the _Sonderbaar_, so close to the submarine, and the menacing attitude of the great mammal, which easily kept pace with the under-water ship, were enough to alarm our friends, and cause them to fear for the safety of the boat.