Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

later than; following

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

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

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

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

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

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

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

make a clank

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

plural of “commuter” — a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

stopped permanently or temporarily

From this reading Then even the patrol was discontinued.

the act of discovering something

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

one or the other of two

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

divisible by two

From this reading Then even the patrol was discontinued.

a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

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

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

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

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

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

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

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

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

in motion

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

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

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

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

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading Then even the patrol was discontinued.

inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

precisely, exactly

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

cut with a saw

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

transport commercially

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

plural of “smoke” — a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

in the near future

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

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

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then even the patrol was discontinued.

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

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

a large gathering of people

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

propel through the air

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

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

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

male cat

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

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

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

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

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

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

From this reading HE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND RECEIVES A SHOCK Soon after dusk the soldiers were ordered to throw away their "smokes" and either go below or lie flat upon the decks.

during the time that

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."

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

From this reading A crowded ferryboat paused in its passage to give the great gray transport the right of way, and the throng of commuters upon its deck saw nothing as they looked up but one or two white-jacketed figures moving about.

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

From this reading Tom thought the ship was off, but after fifteen or twenty minutes the throb of the engines ceased and he heard the clank, clank of the anchor winches.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Officers patrolled the rail while others strolled among the boys and reminded the unruly and forgetful not to raise themselves, and soon the big ship, with its crowding khaki-clad cargo, was moving down the stream--on its way to "can the Kaiser."