Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

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

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

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

From this reading "Masts are gone, and she's sinking," one of the steamer's officers told him.

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

From this reading Russ cried as he caught a glimpse of the sighted schooner.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But what has happened to her?"

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Russ cried as he caught a glimpse of the sighted schooner.

rid of obstructions

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

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

From this reading Russ cried as he caught a glimpse of the sighted schooner.

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

From this reading "That's the _Mary Ellen_, I'm sure of it!"

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

a quick look

From this reading Russ cried as he caught a glimpse of the sighted schooner.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Masts are gone, and she's sinking," one of the steamer's officers told him.

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

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "But what has happened to her?"

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

From this reading "But what has happened to her?"

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

From this reading Russ cried as he caught a glimpse of the sighted schooner.

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

From this reading "But what has happened to her?"

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

From this reading "Masts are gone, and she's sinking," one of the steamer's officers told him.

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

From this reading "That's the _Mary Ellen_, I'm sure of it!"

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "That's the _Mary Ellen_, I'm sure of it!"

engage in

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "That's the _Mary Ellen_, I'm sure of it!"

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading "Masts are gone, and she's sinking," one of the steamer's officers told him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "Masts are gone, and she's sinking," one of the steamer's officers told him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Masts are gone, and she's sinking," one of the steamer's officers told him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

a large beer glass

From this reading Russ cried as he caught a glimpse of the sighted schooner.

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

From this reading "Masts are gone, and she's sinking," one of the steamer's officers told him.

a wrecked ship (or a part of one)

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

able to see

From this reading Russ cried as he caught a glimpse of the sighted schooner.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading "Masts are gone, and she's sinking," one of the steamer's officers told him.

the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

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

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

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

From this reading "Masts are gone, and she's sinking," one of the steamer's officers told him.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "That's the _Mary Ellen_, I'm sure of it!"

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

From this reading "That's the _Mary Ellen_, I'm sure of it!"

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

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

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

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

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

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "But what has happened to her?"

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

From this reading CLEAR SKIES Instantly there was commotion and excitement on board the _Sirius_, for Russ and Mr. Sneed had told their story of the starting out to make a pictured shipwreck, which shipwreck had evidently, now, become real.