Chapter XX

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

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

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

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

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

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Since leaving Desolation Inlet her battered appearance had undergone a great change.

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

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading Since leaving Desolation Inlet her battered appearance had undergone a great change.

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

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Since leaving Desolation Inlet her battered appearance had undergone a great change.

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From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading Since leaving Desolation Inlet her battered appearance had undergone a great change.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

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From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Since leaving Desolation Inlet her battered appearance had undergone a great change.

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

From this reading Since leaving Desolation Inlet her battered appearance had undergone a great change.

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

From this reading Since leaving Desolation Inlet her battered appearance had undergone a great change.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

disregarded

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading Since leaving Desolation Inlet her battered appearance had undergone a great change.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

the act of departing

From this reading Since leaving Desolation Inlet her battered appearance had undergone a great change.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

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

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

and nothing more

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

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

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

of an obscure nature

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

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

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

on one occasion

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

tilling the land with a plow

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

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

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

tending to impart new life and vigor to

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

transport commercially

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since leaving Desolation Inlet her battered appearance had undergone a great change.

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From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

carry out

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

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

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

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

From this reading By this time the identity of the hitherto mysterious _Olive Branch_ had become common property, and the principal European nations had agreed that she was not to be ignored as a fighting machine.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The bridge and chart-house had been replaced, but the task of renewing the automatic steering-gear was, for the time being, beyond the resources of the ship.

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

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

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

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading Since leaving Desolation Inlet her battered appearance had undergone a great change.

going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.

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

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading GERALD'S PROMOTION A WEEK later the _Olive Branch_ was once more ploughing the waters of the North Atlantic.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Thus, day and night, one of the quartermasters and two assistants had to take their places at the wheel, instead of merely keeping a sharp look-out as the _Olive Branch_, like an intelligent human being, pursued an unswerving course.