Chapter VII · Another Careless Pilot

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

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

anew

From this reading “Locked the door again; did you, Frank?”

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

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

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

From this reading Jerry asked, as they sat down for a little talk in the cabin, with the lantern placed on the table.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Jerry asked, as they sat down for a little talk in the cabin, with the lantern placed on the table.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading “You can make up your mind he did,” replied Will; “and I tried it in the bargain, to make sure it was fast.

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

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “You can make up your mind he did,” replied Will; “and I tried it in the bargain, to make sure it was fast.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

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

From this reading “Locked the door again; did you, Frank?”

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “Locked the door again; did you, Frank?”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Jerry asked, as they sat down for a little talk in the cabin, with the lantern placed on the table.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading “You can make up your mind he did,” replied Will; “and I tried it in the bargain, to make sure it was fast.

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

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jerry asked, as they sat down for a little talk in the cabin, with the lantern placed on the table.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading “Locked the door again; did you, Frank?”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

death of a person

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

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

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

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

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

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

From this reading “You can make up your mind he did,” replied Will; “and I tried it in the bargain, to make sure it was fast.

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

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Jerry asked, as they sat down for a little talk in the cabin, with the lantern placed on the table.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Jerry asked, as they sat down for a little talk in the cabin, with the lantern placed on the table.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading “Locked the door again; did you, Frank?”

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

engage in

From this reading “You can make up your mind he did,” replied Will; “and I tried it in the bargain, to make sure it was fast.

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

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “You can make up your mind he did,” replied Will; “and I tried it in the bargain, to make sure it was fast.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

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

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

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

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

and nothing more

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Jerry asked, as they sat down for a little talk in the cabin, with the lantern placed on the table.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “You can make up your mind he did,” replied Will; “and I tried it in the bargain, to make sure it was fast.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Jerry asked, as they sat down for a little talk in the cabin, with the lantern placed on the table.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

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

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “You can make up your mind he did,” replied Will; “and I tried it in the bargain, to make sure it was fast.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Jerry asked, as they sat down for a little talk in the cabin, with the lantern placed on the table.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Jerry asked, as they sat down for a little talk in the cabin, with the lantern placed on the table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

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

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

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

From this reading Jerry asked, as they sat down for a little talk in the cabin, with the lantern placed on the table.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

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

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading “You can make up your mind he did,” replied Will; “and I tried it in the bargain, to make sure it was fast.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

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

From this reading “You can make up your mind he did,” replied Will; “and I tried it in the bargain, to make sure it was fast.

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

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

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

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

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

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

at the time that

From this reading When the four chums went back into the cabin their faces were a little grave.

which person or people

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jerry asked, as they sat down for a little talk in the cabin, with the lantern placed on the table.

showing curiosity

From this reading It was not only Will who was wondering now what the nature of the difference between old Uncle Felix and this strange Marcus Stackpole could be, that made the owner of the houseboat seem to detest the other so much, and he on his part appear so much in earnest to get aboard the _Pot Luck_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Locked the door again; did you, Frank?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You can make up your mind he did,” replied Will; “and I tried it in the bargain, to make sure it was fast.