Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

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From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

(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 OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

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

From this reading "Yes--couldn't help it," was the almost cheerful answer.

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

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

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

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

react verbally

From this reading "Yes--couldn't help it," was the almost cheerful answer.

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

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

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

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

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

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

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From this reading But he was sufficiently subservient to Captain Brisco, saluting the commander in formal fashion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

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

From this reading But he was sufficiently subservient to Captain Brisco, saluting the commander in formal fashion.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading "Yes--couldn't help it," was the almost cheerful answer.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading But he was sufficiently subservient to Captain Brisco, saluting the commander in formal fashion.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

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From this reading "Yes--couldn't help it," was the almost cheerful answer.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But he was sufficiently subservient to Captain Brisco, saluting the commander in formal fashion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading But he was sufficiently subservient to Captain Brisco, saluting the commander in formal fashion.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading "You're late!" growled Captain Brisco.

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

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

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

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "Yes--couldn't help it," was the almost cheerful answer.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

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

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

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

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Yes--couldn't help it," was the almost cheerful answer.

a small worthless amount

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

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

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "You're late!" growled Captain Brisco.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

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

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

of very great significance

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

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

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

to extremes

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading But he was sufficiently subservient to Captain Brisco, saluting the commander in formal fashion.

express in words

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

compliant and obedient to authority

From this reading But he was sufficiently subservient to Captain Brisco, saluting the commander in formal fashion.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading But he was sufficiently subservient to Captain Brisco, saluting the commander in formal fashion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

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

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

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

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

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

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

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

From this reading The latter appeared to be an ordinary sailor, but there was a commanding air about him, as though he were used to having his own way.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OVERBOARD Alice was so impressed with what she had heard sailor Jack say, that, in spite of the desire to give all her attention to the start of the voyage, destined to be so momentous, she looked first at Jepson and then at the new arrival.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes--couldn't help it," was the almost cheerful answer.

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From this reading "You're late!" growled Captain Brisco.