Chapter IV · Seaward Bound

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

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They chatter, chatter, chatter, titter, titter, titter all about nothing.”

later than; following

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

(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 They chatter, chatter, chatter, titter, titter, titter all about nothing.”

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

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

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

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

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

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

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading They chatter, chatter, chatter, titter, titter, titter all about nothing.”

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

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

move deeply

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

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

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading I may want to sleep, and I know girls.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

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

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

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

From this reading I may want to sleep, and I know girls.

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

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

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

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I may want to sleep, and I know girls.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I may want to sleep, and I know girls.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

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

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They chatter, chatter, chatter, titter, titter, titter all about nothing.”

be obedient to

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

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

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

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

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

on one occasion

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

and nothing more

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

in a petulant manner

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

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

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

be seated

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading I may want to sleep, and I know girls.

sweep across or over

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

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

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

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

From this reading They chatter, chatter, chatter, titter, titter, titter all about nothing.”

laugh nervously

From this reading They chatter, chatter, chatter, titter, titter, titter all about nothing.”

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

From this reading I may want to sleep, and I know girls.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

in the direction of

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

create by training and teaching

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

precisely as stated

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I may want to sleep, and I know girls.

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

From this reading There were very few people on the seaward-bound train; indeed Miss Jane Moore, Nann and Dories were the only occupants of the chair car.

at the time that

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

during the time that

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

which person or people

From this reading Her companions were glad to obey, and when they were seated at the rear end of the car, they kept their heads close together while they visited that they might not disturb the elderly woman, who, to all appearances, fell at once into a light doze.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading After settling herself comfortably in the chair nearest the front, the old woman, with a sweep of her arm toward the back, said almost petulantly: “Sit as far away from me as you can.