Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading But there was a great deal of discontent among them.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

the state of being absent

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But there was a great deal of discontent among them.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

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

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was a great deal of discontent among them.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But there was a great deal of discontent among them.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading But there was a great deal of discontent among them.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

play in which children pretend to put out a fire

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

the act of departing

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

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

From this reading But there was a great deal of discontent among them.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

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

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

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

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

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

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

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

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

the force of workers available

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

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

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

transport commercially

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

in the near future

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

move an implement through

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But there was a great deal of discontent among them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was a great deal of discontent among them.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."

the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

From this reading THE DEVIL'S THUMB.

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

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

in diverse ways

From this reading During the commander's absence the men had been variously busied in attempts to relieve the ship from the pressure of the ice.

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

From this reading Pen, Clifton, Bolton, Gripper, and Simpson had this in charge; the fireman and the two engineers came to the aid of their comrades, for, as soon as the engines did not require their attention, they became sailors, and as such could be employed in all that was going on aboard the ship.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I declare I've had enough," said Pen; "and if we are not free in three days, I swear I sha'n't stir a finger to get the ship out."