Chapter VI

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

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

later than; following

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

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

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

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

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

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 Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

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

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

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

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

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

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

a youthful male person

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

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

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

at any time

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

with expression; in an expressive manner

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

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

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

a person who fells trees

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

brusque and surly and forbidding

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

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

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

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

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

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

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913)

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

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

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

having branches or flower heads that bend downward

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

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

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

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

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

spread across or over

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

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

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

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

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

propose a toast to

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

possessive form of “slater” — any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

having a supporting base

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

having a short and solid form or stature

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

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

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

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

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

a fact that has been verified

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

in an unceremonious manner

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.

communicated in words

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

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

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading CAPTAIN JERE Captain Jere Slater had never been more astonished in his life; there was something in Pete Colliver's manner which had almost assured him that the stocky boy spoke the truth.

during the time that

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

which person or people

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

past form of “wink” — signal by winking

From this reading A huge grin overspread Pete's face, while he winked expressively at Jimmy, who stood aghast at such familiarity on the captain's part.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Standing with his hands behind his back, the captain glared after the departing boat, and uttered a peculiar grunt, as the crowd at length waved a salute from the "Osprey's" deck.

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

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

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

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, Pete,"--Slater's tone spoke of a determination not to be trifled with--"I want ye to talk, an' talk purty fast; or you an' me will have the wust fallin' out we's ever had yit."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Then, nodding to Mr. Lovell, he unceremoniously inserted his hand under Pete Colliver's arm, and, with a gruff "Come along, young feller," fairly dragged him away.