Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "You notice _I'm_ not afraid of any of them?"

(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 Didn't I tell you I'd get you through all right?

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

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "You notice _I'm_ not afraid of any of them?"

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

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

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

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

From this reading Didn't I tell you I'd get you through all right?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

a person of German nationality

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

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

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Didn't I tell you I'd get you through all right?

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

From this reading "I got to thank you," said Tom.

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

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Didn't I tell you I'd get you through all right?

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

From this reading Didn't I tell you I'd get you through all right?

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

From this reading "You notice _I'm_ not afraid of any of them?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

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

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You notice _I'm_ not afraid of any of them?"

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading "You notice _I'm_ not afraid of any of them?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You notice _I'm_ not afraid of any of them?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

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 THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Didn't I tell you I'd get you through all right?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I got to thank you," said Tom.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

express in words

From this reading Didn't I tell you I'd get you through all right?

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "I got to thank you," said Tom.

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

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "You notice _I'm_ not afraid of any of them?"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

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

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

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

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Didn't I tell you I'd get you through all right?

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

From this reading "I got to thank you," said Tom.

male cat

From this reading "I got to thank you," said Tom.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

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

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

look attentively

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.

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

From this reading You stick on the job, and they'll sign you up for transport service--then you'll see some fun."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE EXCITED PASSENGER "They'll turn you down if you have a German-silver watch in your pocket," commented Archer, as they descended another companionway; "or if you had the German measles.