Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

later than; following

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

(of a current) reversing direction

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

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

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

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

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

react verbally

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

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

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

expected hopefully

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

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

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

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

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

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

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

past form of “endorse” — be behind; approve of

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

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

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

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

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

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

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

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

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

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

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

an opening into or through something

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

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

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

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

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

a heavy morocco often used in bookbinding

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

past form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

wearing protective mail

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

above and across; more than

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

a series of short sharp taps (as made by strokes on a drum or knocks on a door)

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

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

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

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

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

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

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

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

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

a guest cabin

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

from the subconscious mind

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

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

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

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

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

not yet opened or unsealed

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

migratory

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

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

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

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 Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Against the stupor of Stuart Farquaharson's brain, as he sat in the small stateroom of the P. and O. steamer, beat the fear of what he might read.

in or at the place that

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

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

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Meanwhile, the man to whom it was addressed was wandering from the upper Nile to Victoria Nyanza and beyond--where mail routes run out and end.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was thinking of the letter that had come to Cairo--and lain there so long unopened, but he was spared a knowledge of the suspense with which Conscience had awaited an answer.

work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture

From this reading Subconsciously his senses recorded small and actual things as the vessel lurched through a heavy sea: the monotonous rat-tat of the brass door-hook against the woodwork, and the alternating scraps of sky and water as the circle of his port hole rose and fell across the line of the horizon.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.

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From this reading She had written it early in the fall and had mailed it endorsed "please forward" in the care of his New York publishers, so that it had played tag with him, never catching him, over the length of Europe and, after that, had zig-zagged along the cities of the Levant and the fringes of Africa.