Chapter XXX · Cliff Plays His Part

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

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

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

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “But where can we get any more?” said Senor Ortiga.

plural of “assertion” — a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

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

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

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

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “On the wrecked _Senorita_, of course,” snapped his brother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But where can we get any more?” said Senor Ortiga.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “But where can we get any more?” said Senor Ortiga.

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

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

possessive form of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

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

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “But where can we get any more?” said Senor Ortiga.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

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

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

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

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

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

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

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

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

and nothing more

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

the force of workers available

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “But where can we get any more?” said Senor Ortiga.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

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

From this reading “But where can we get any more?” said Senor Ortiga.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

go across or through

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

recurring again and again

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “But where can we get any more?” said Senor Ortiga.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”

From this reading “But where can we get any more?” said Senor Ortiga.

a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English “Miss”

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading “On the wrecked _Senorita_, of course,” snapped his brother.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

cut off or left behind

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

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

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

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

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

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

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

From this reading Tom’s effort to destroy the carbureter had drawn the attention of the crew to the engineer’s repeated assertions that the leaky old carbureter was wasting gas, and that they ought to be sure they had enough to run the channel and escape.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “But where can we get any more?” said Senor Ortiga.

in or at the place that

From this reading “But where can we get any more?” said Senor Ortiga.

a Caucasian

From this reading Nor did he guess that an escaping white boat full of desperate men was laying its course to pass his station.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cliff, on board the stranded _Senorita_, with Sam and Jim and the naval patrol sailor, Jack, knew nothing of the exciting events that had just occurred.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading “On the wrecked _Senorita_, of course,” snapped his brother.