Chapter IX

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

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

(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 All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

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

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading But there is no use in bothering, we haven't the hands."

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there is no use in bothering, we haven't the hands."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

make calm or still

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

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

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

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

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

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

From this reading But there is no use in bothering, we haven't the hands."

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

a force that moves something along

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

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

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

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

From this reading But there is no use in bothering, we haven't the hands."

a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

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

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

not any; not one

From this reading But there is no use in bothering, we haven't the hands."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading We'll want something in the rainy season.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

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

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading We'll want something in the rainy season.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading We'll want something in the rainy season.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

not in physical motion

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

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

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there is no use in bothering, we haven't the hands."

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

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

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

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

the act of using

From this reading But there is no use in bothering, we haven't the hands."

being of use or service

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading We'll want something in the rainy season.

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

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

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

From this reading We'll want something in the rainy season.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A WEEK'S WORK Next day, though the sea still held, the wind had fallen completely, and the lagoon, protected by the reef, was calm, though heaving slightly to the impetus from without.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "If we had hands enough," said Schumer, "all that stuff might come in useful to build a house with, or some sort of shanty that would give more protection than the tent.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading All the water close to the reef opening was wreck strewn, a section of deck floated like a raft, and they had to exercise care in navigating the boat.