Chapter XIII

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

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading When we climbed aboard the _Pearl_, Grant Norris had his usual good-natured grumble.

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

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

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

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading I talked with a French tobacconist, who said it was given out that Duran claimed descent from a king.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading When we climbed aboard the _Pearl_, Grant Norris had his usual good-natured grumble.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading I talked with a French tobacconist, who said it was given out that Duran claimed descent from a king.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

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From this reading "I don't see the sense in losing sleep watching that skunk of a Duran," he said.

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From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

divisible by two

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading I talked with a French tobacconist, who said it was given out that Duran claimed descent from a king.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

brought together in one place

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading I talked with a French tobacconist, who said it was given out that Duran claimed descent from a king.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading When we climbed aboard the _Pearl_, Grant Norris had his usual good-natured grumble.

let have

From this reading When we climbed aboard the _Pearl_, Grant Norris had his usual good-natured grumble.

show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading When we climbed aboard the _Pearl_, Grant Norris had his usual good-natured grumble.

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

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

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

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

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

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

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

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

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

From this reading "I don't see the sense in losing sleep watching that skunk of a Duran," he said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

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From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading I talked with a French tobacconist, who said it was given out that Duran claimed descent from a king.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading "I don't see the sense in losing sleep watching that skunk of a Duran," he said.

held dear

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

United States writer (1870-1902)

From this reading When we climbed aboard the _Pearl_, Grant Norris had his usual good-natured grumble.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I talked with a French tobacconist, who said it was given out that Duran claimed descent from a king.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading When we climbed aboard the _Pearl_, Grant Norris had his usual good-natured grumble.

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

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

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

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I talked with a French tobacconist, who said it was given out that Duran claimed descent from a king.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I don't see the sense in losing sleep watching that skunk of a Duran," he said.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading "I don't see the sense in losing sleep watching that skunk of a Duran," he said.

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading "I don't see the sense in losing sleep watching that skunk of a Duran," he said.

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

From this reading "I don't see the sense in losing sleep watching that skunk of a Duran," he said.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I talked with a French tobacconist, who said it was given out that Duran claimed descent from a king.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

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

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

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

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

a retail dealer in tobacco and tobacco-related articles

From this reading I talked with a French tobacconist, who said it was given out that Duran claimed descent from a king.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading When we climbed aboard the _Pearl_, Grant Norris had his usual good-natured grumble.

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

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

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

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading "I don't see the sense in losing sleep watching that skunk of a Duran," he said.

United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading I gathered from the talk I heard that he had often visited the Port, where he loved to display his wealth; and he seemed even to nurse the curiosity people had as to the source of it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

at the time that

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

in or at the place that

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

which person or people

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JULIAN'S NARRATIVE--THE SECRET MESSAGE It was dark when we parted with Wayne and Ray, who went to the Marcel place, where Duran was to give a ball.