Chapter IX

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

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

the state of being absent

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

at or in the front

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

(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 From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

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

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

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

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

relating to both eyes

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

make up

From this reading Paid in His Own Coin.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

a squeaking sound

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

an opposing military force

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

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 Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

set up or found

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

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

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

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

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

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

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

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

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

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

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

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

From this reading Paid in His Own Coin.

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

From this reading Paid in His Own Coin.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

and nothing more

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Paid in His Own Coin.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Paid in His Own Coin.

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

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

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 _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

make short successive sounds

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

the event of something appearing again

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

term of address for a man

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

move an implement through

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

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

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

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

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

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

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

the sound of heavy treading or stomping

From this reading Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

the act of vibrating

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

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

From this reading From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to.

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

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading _Why?_ Peter guessed the cause only too easily: the unhappy Miss Davenport had indeed succeeded in carrying out her rash design.

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

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.

the act of creating written works

From this reading _In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort.--Darkness Returns.--The Rock Ahead.--Sir William Lends His Binocular.--Reappearance of an Old Enemy.--A New Danger.--Out of the Frying-pan._ Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins.