Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

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From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

(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 "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I 'ranged it when yo' war away, not knowin' what mount be.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

dearly loved

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

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

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading FEVER VISIONS.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

make glad or happy

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

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

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I 'ranged it when yo' war away, not knowin' what mount be.

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

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

From this reading I 'ranged it when yo' war away, not knowin' what mount be.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

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

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

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

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

the force of workers available

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

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

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

attach to a support

From this reading I 'ranged it when yo' war away, not knowin' what mount be.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I 'ranged it when yo' war away, not knowin' what mount be.

being perceived or observed

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading I 'ranged it when yo' war away, not knowin' what mount be.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

transport commercially

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

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

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

express in words

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

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

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

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

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading FEVER VISIONS.

a person who wants or needs something

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading I 'ranged it when yo' war away, not knowin' what mount be.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

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

From this reading As the "Pallas" passed out of the canal upon the broad-breasted Mediterranean, Jordan noticed the change in the motion of the ship, and said to Sedgwick: "Jim, old friend, we is back agin on ther waters whar men first learned ter be sailors, aren't we?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

at the time that

From this reading I 'ranged it when yo' war away, not knowin' what mount be.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

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

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."

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

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

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

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

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

From this reading "Yo's mighty kind, old friend," said the sick man; "but, Jim, I wanter tell yo', if we should be diserpinted, yo'll find inside my trunk a little trunk, and in thet yo'll find things all fixed ter tell yer what ter do.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Yes," said Sedgwick, "and in three days more I hope to gladden your eyes with the faces of some dear friends."