Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

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

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

(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 The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

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

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

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

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The second plan was born of his thoughts before breakfast.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

brought into existence

From this reading The second plan was born of his thoughts before breakfast.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The second plan was born of his thoughts before breakfast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

driving or forcing

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

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

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

past form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

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

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

divisible by two

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

apart from; not including

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

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

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

yet to be or coming

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

cause to stop

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

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

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

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

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

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

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

set afire or burning

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

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

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

not any; not one

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

and nothing more

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

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

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

overcome by a feeling of awe

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

to extremes

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The second plan was born of his thoughts before breakfast.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

done under pressure

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

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

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The second plan was born of his thoughts before breakfast.

get by special effort

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

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

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

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

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

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

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The second plan was born of his thoughts before breakfast.

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

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

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

From this reading He sat down in a deck chair and lighted a cigar as an aid to his mental processes.

interact in a certain way

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

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

From this reading The first was to release them all, and, backed by his pistol, his uniform, and the power of the government, to treat them as mutineers, and shoot them if they defied or disobeyed him.

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

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

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

From this reading Three projects presented themselves to his mind, each of which included, of course, the throwing overboard of the liquor and the secure hiding of the arms, except a pistol for himself, and one for Florrie.

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

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To this was the logical objection that they were already more than mutineers--that there was no future for them; that, even though he overawed and conquered them, compelling them to work the boat shoreward, each passing minute would find them more keen to revolt; and that, if they rushed him in a body, he could only halt a few--the others would master him.