Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

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

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

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

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

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

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The rigging and sails were so rotten that repairs were incessant, and splicing and sewing was constantly needed.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

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

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

increase twofold

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

in fear

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

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

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

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

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

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

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

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

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

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

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading The rigging and sails were so rotten that repairs were incessant, and splicing and sewing was constantly needed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

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

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

the quantity that can be held in a mug

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The rigging and sails were so rotten that repairs were incessant, and splicing and sewing was constantly needed.

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

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

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

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading The rigging and sails were so rotten that repairs were incessant, and splicing and sewing was constantly needed.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

From this reading The rigging and sails were so rotten that repairs were incessant, and splicing and sewing was constantly needed.

very bad

From this reading The rigging and sails were so rotten that repairs were incessant, and splicing and sewing was constantly needed.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading The rigging and sails were so rotten that repairs were incessant, and splicing and sewing was constantly needed.

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

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading The rigging and sails were so rotten that repairs were incessant, and splicing and sewing was constantly needed.

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

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

transport commercially

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together

From this reading The rigging and sails were so rotten that repairs were incessant, and splicing and sewing was constantly needed.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

still in existence

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

a source of materials to nourish the body

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

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

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

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

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

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

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

a pale cane syrup

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

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

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

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

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

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 A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

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

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

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

From this reading Of the state in which the ship was as she continued her voyage, and of the death of the hermit.

which person or people

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A list was made of the surviving sick, and each one was given, besides his ordinary ration, a plate of fritters helped out with honey and treacle, and in the afternoon a mug of water with a little sugar to help as sustenance.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Night passed without being able to give rest from the evil that was so near, for its clamours and forced necessities were two things which it was not possible to remedy.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Those who were a little stronger had double rations to enable them to work at the pumps four times a day, at which they suffered fearfully, for some hid themselves, others sat down, and others stopped, saying they could not work.