Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Between the four boys on the ship a good feeling existed.

(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 All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

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

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

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

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

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

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

cause to be attached

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

to gain with effort

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between the four boys on the ship a good feeling existed.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Between the four boys on the ship a good feeling existed.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

approval

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Between the four boys on the ship a good feeling existed.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

promote over another

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Between the four boys on the ship a good feeling existed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Between the four boys on the ship a good feeling existed.

obtain

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

a state of high honor

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Between the four boys on the ship a good feeling existed.

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

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

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

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

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

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

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

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

a positive motivational influence

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

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 Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

the force of workers available

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

not any; not one

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Between the four boys on the ship a good feeling existed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

relating to or involving money

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

transport commercially

From this reading Between the four boys on the ship a good feeling existed.

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

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

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

From this reading Between the four boys on the ship a good feeling existed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

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

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

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

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

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

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

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

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading All had been chosen as a special favor, upon the recommendation of one or other of those in authority.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

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

From this reading They burned to see the strange country, and to gain some of the credit and glory which would, if the voyage was successful, attach to each member of the crew.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

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

From this reading Each thought of the glory which he would attain; and although, in the hearts of many of the elder men in the expedition, the substantial benefits to be reaped stood higher than any ideas of glory or honor; to the lads, at least, pecuniary gain exercised no inducement whatever.

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

From this reading Each of them had made up his mind that, one of these days, he, too, would command an expedition to the West Indies.