Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

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

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

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

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

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

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

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

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Here and there, among the women, was a Yankee schoolma'am, going to some new charge in the islands.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

the act of departing

From this reading Here and there, among the women, was a Yankee schoolma'am, going to some new charge in the islands.

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

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here and there, among the women, was a Yankee schoolma'am, going to some new charge in the islands.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

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

From this reading Here and there, among the women, was a Yankee schoolma'am, going to some new charge in the islands.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Here and there, among the women, was a Yankee schoolma'am, going to some new charge in the islands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

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

From this reading Here and there, among the women, was a Yankee schoolma'am, going to some new charge in the islands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

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

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

and nothing more

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

above and across; more than

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

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 The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)

From this reading Here and there, among the women, was a Yankee schoolma'am, going to some new charge in the islands.

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

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

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

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

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

From this reading Here and there, among the women, was a Yankee schoolma'am, going to some new charge in the islands.

furnish with spars

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

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

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there, among the women, was a Yankee schoolma'am, going to some new charge in the islands.

the ordinal number of thirty-four in counting order

From this reading Most of the married officers of the Thirty-fourth had brought their families along with them, and so children played along the saloon deck, or ran down among the friendly soldiers on the spar deck.

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

From this reading Here and there, among the women, was a Yankee schoolma'am, going to some new charge in the islands.

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

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

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

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

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

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

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

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

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

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

a Caucasian

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

(of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PLOTTERS TRAVEL WITH THE FLAG From the deck of the "Warren" only distant glimpses of land, on the horizon line, were visible.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Up on the saloon deck was a mixture of the field uniforms of Army officers, the white duck or cotton of male civilian passengers, and the white dresses of the women.

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

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading Here and there, among the women, was a Yankee schoolma'am, going to some new charge in the islands.

but in spite of that

From this reading The sea to-day was without a ripple, yet, as it was not raining, the sun beat down with a heat that would have wilted most of the passengers, had it not been for the awnings stretched over every deck.