Chapter II

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see one really good storm at sea, such as he had often read about.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Eric protested that he would not mind; he was not afraid of a storm.

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

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

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

plural of “chop” — the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

traveling across

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

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From this reading Eric protested that he would not mind; he was not afraid of a storm.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see one really good storm at sea, such as he had often read about.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

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

From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see one really good storm at sea, such as he had often read about.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

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

From this reading Eric protested that he would not mind; he was not afraid of a storm.

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

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

From this reading IN ROUGH WEATHER.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see one really good storm at sea, such as he had often read about.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Eric protested that he would not mind; he was not afraid of a storm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Eric protested that he would not mind; he was not afraid of a storm.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see one really good storm at sea, such as he had often read about.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see one really good storm at sea, such as he had often read about.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

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

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading Eric protested that he would not mind; he was not afraid of a storm.

on the contrary

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see one really good storm at sea, such as he had often read about.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see one really good storm at sea, such as he had often read about.

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading IN ROUGH WEATHER.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see one really good storm at sea, such as he had often read about.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see one really good storm at sea, such as he had often read about.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see one really good storm at sea, such as he had often read about.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

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

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

an act of traveling by water

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see one really good storm at sea, such as he had often read about.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading IN ROUGH WEATHER.

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

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

at the time that

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading But he changed his tune when the _Francis_ began to pitch and toss in the chops of the English Channel, and with pale face and piteous voice he asked the major "if a real storm were worse than this."

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

From this reading Eric protested that he would not mind; he was not afraid of a storm.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was the first of November when the _Francis_ got off, and Captain Reefwell warned his passengers that they might expect a rather rough voyage, as they were sure to have a storm or two in crossing at that time of year.