Chapter X · Thwarting a Wireless Incendiary

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

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

later than; following

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There was almost nothing for Roy to do.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading He was working for more than amusement.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But before doing any more sightseeing, Roy determined to familiarize himself with the _Lycoming_.

(poetic, literary) quickly

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But before doing any more sightseeing, Roy determined to familiarize himself with the _Lycoming_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But before doing any more sightseeing, Roy determined to familiarize himself with the _Lycoming_.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

characterized by great determination

From this reading But before doing any more sightseeing, Roy determined to familiarize himself with the _Lycoming_.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was almost nothing for Roy to do.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading But before doing any more sightseeing, Roy determined to familiarize himself with the _Lycoming_.

make familiar or conversant with

From this reading But before doing any more sightseeing, Roy determined to familiarize himself with the _Lycoming_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

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

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

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

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

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

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

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

From this reading But before doing any more sightseeing, Roy determined to familiarize himself with the _Lycoming_.

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

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

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

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

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From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

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

From this reading But before doing any more sightseeing, Roy determined to familiarize himself with the _Lycoming_.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was almost nothing for Roy to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

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

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

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From this reading There was almost nothing for Roy to do.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

transport commercially

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

going about to look at places of interest

From this reading But before doing any more sightseeing, Roy determined to familiarize himself with the _Lycoming_.

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

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

not in physical motion

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was working for more than amusement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

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

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

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

From this reading There was almost nothing for Roy to do.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

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

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

during the time that

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Though he had seen a great deal on the day of his arrival, there still remained many points of interest that he wished to visit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But before doing any more sightseeing, Roy determined to familiarize himself with the _Lycoming_.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading He was working for more than amusement.

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

From this reading There seemed small chance that his opportunity would come while the _Lycoming_ was in port, however, for the great ship lay peacefully in her dock, day after day, while the process of loading her went on apace.