Chapter X

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

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

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

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

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

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading "Look here," I said, "suppose you were to go blind, Mr. Garnesk?

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

an occurrence of something

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold

From this reading When Garnesk and I went up the river to the Chemist's Rock we were equally unsuccessful there.

let fall to the ground

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading When Garnesk and I went up the river to the Chemist's Rock we were equally unsuccessful there.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

to or in any or all places

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

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From this reading When Garnesk and I went up the river to the Chemist's Rock we were equally unsuccessful there.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Look here," I said, "suppose you were to go blind, Mr. Garnesk?

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

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Look here," I said, "suppose you were to go blind, Mr. Garnesk?

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From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

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

From this reading When Garnesk and I went up the river to the Chemist's Rock we were equally unsuccessful there.

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

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look here," I said, "suppose you were to go blind, Mr. Garnesk?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

the force of workers available

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Look here," I said, "suppose you were to go blind, Mr. Garnesk?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

not any; not one

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

being perceived or observed

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE ROCK.

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

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

in other respects or ways

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

capable of being recognized

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading When Garnesk and I went up the river to the Chemist's Rock we were equally unsuccessful there.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE ROCK.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Look here," I said, "suppose you were to go blind, Mr. Garnesk?

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE ROCK.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

express a supposition

From this reading "Look here," I said, "suppose you were to go blind, Mr. Garnesk?

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE ROCK.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Garnesk and I went up the river to the Chemist's Rock we were equally unsuccessful there.

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

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

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

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading When Garnesk and I went up the river to the Chemist's Rock we were equally unsuccessful there.

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

From this reading When Garnesk and I went up the river to the Chemist's Rock we were equally unsuccessful there.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When Garnesk and I went up the river to the Chemist's Rock we were equally unsuccessful there.

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

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

at the time that

From this reading When Garnesk and I went up the river to the Chemist's Rock we were equally unsuccessful there.

which person or people

From this reading One or two vessels had been noticed passing the mouth of Loch Hourn during the evening, but they were mostly recognisable as belonging to residents in the neighbourhood, and in any case not one of them had been seen to drop the two men in a boat who were causing us so much anxiety.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading We made exhaustive inquiries everywhere, but no one had seen a yacht anchored or otherwise resting off the point the previous night.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Look here," I said, "suppose you were to go blind, Mr. Garnesk?