Chapter XXII

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

From this reading The tar-kiln was promptly rebuilt, and by Saturday night a new supply of tar was ready.

later than; following

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

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

From this reading The tar-kiln was promptly rebuilt, and by Saturday night a new supply of tar was ready.

goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus

From this reading THE LAUNCH OF THE "APHRODITE."

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

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

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

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

for the reason that

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Early on Monday morning the work of converting this tar into pitch, by boiling it, was begun.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

From this reading Early on Monday morning the work of converting this tar into pitch, by boiling it, was begun.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading Early on Monday morning the work of converting this tar into pitch, by boiling it, was begun.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

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

From this reading Early on Monday morning the work of converting this tar into pitch, by boiling it, was begun.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

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

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Early on Monday morning the work of converting this tar into pitch, by boiling it, was begun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Early on Monday morning the work of converting this tar into pitch, by boiling it, was begun.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

immediately past

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

set up or found

From this reading THE LAUNCH OF THE "APHRODITE."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

engage in

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Early on Monday morning the work of converting this tar into pitch, by boiling it, was begun.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Early on Monday morning the work of converting this tar into pitch, by boiling it, was begun.

in an essential manner

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

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

From this reading The tar-kiln was promptly rebuilt, and by Saturday night a new supply of tar was ready.

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

From this reading The tar-kiln was promptly rebuilt, and by Saturday night a new supply of tar was ready.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAUNCH OF THE "APHRODITE."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Early on Monday morning the work of converting this tar into pitch, by boiling it, was begun.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

make a painting

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading Early on Monday morning the work of converting this tar into pitch, by boiling it, was begun.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

with little or no delay

From this reading The tar-kiln was promptly rebuilt, and by Saturday night a new supply of tar was ready.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The tar-kiln was promptly rebuilt, and by Saturday night a new supply of tar was ready.

inflected form of “rebuild” — build again

From this reading The tar-kiln was promptly rebuilt, and by Saturday night a new supply of tar was ready.

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

From this reading The tar-kiln was promptly rebuilt, and by Saturday night a new supply of tar was ready.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

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

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The tar-kiln was promptly rebuilt, and by Saturday night a new supply of tar was ready.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

From this reading The tar-kiln was promptly rebuilt, and by Saturday night a new supply of tar was ready.

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From this reading The tar-kiln was promptly rebuilt, and by Saturday night a new supply of tar was ready.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

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

From this reading THE LAUNCH OF THE "APHRODITE."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

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

From this reading Early on Monday morning the work of converting this tar into pitch, by boiling it, was begun.

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

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

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

From this reading The tar-kiln was promptly rebuilt, and by Saturday night a new supply of tar was ready.

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

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

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

From this reading Contrary to their expectations, the boys were left in peace by their enemies after that last unsuccessful attempt to burn their camp.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was necessarily a slow process, because the kettle was small and the space to be covered was large, for the plan was to paint the whole outside surface of the boat with the pitch, in order to make it as water-tight as possible.

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

From this reading Early on Monday morning the work of converting this tar into pitch, by boiling it, was begun.