Chapter I · Chapter 1

later than; following

From this reading We, too, will be missed, for the captain will be wanting his flagon of wine, soon after the day has dawned."

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

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

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

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

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

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But think you," Tom Tressilis said, "that the captain will turn back on his voyage, for us?"

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading We, too, will be missed, for the captain will be wanting his flagon of wine, soon after the day has dawned."

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading We, too, will be missed, for the captain will be wanting his flagon of wine, soon after the day has dawned."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading We, too, will be missed, for the captain will be wanting his flagon of wine, soon after the day has dawned."

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)

From this reading We, too, will be missed, for the captain will be wanting his flagon of wine, soon after the day has dawned."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

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From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

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

From this reading The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading We, too, will be missed, for the captain will be wanting his flagon of wine, soon after the day has dawned."

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

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

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

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

From this reading We, too, will be missed, for the captain will be wanting his flagon of wine, soon after the day has dawned."

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

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

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

From this reading The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.

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

From this reading The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

not any; not one

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We, too, will be missed, for the captain will be wanting his flagon of wine, soon after the day has dawned."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "But think you," Tom Tressilis said, "that the captain will turn back on his voyage, for us?"

and nothing more

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

above and across; more than

From this reading The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

express in words

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

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

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

transport commercially

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.

in the near future

From this reading We, too, will be missed, for the captain will be wanting his flagon of wine, soon after the day has dawned."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

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

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

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

From this reading The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.

male cat

From this reading "But think you," Tom Tressilis said, "that the captain will turn back on his voyage, for us?"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading We, too, will be missed, for the captain will be wanting his flagon of wine, soon after the day has dawned."

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

From this reading "But think you," Tom Tressilis said, "that the captain will turn back on his voyage, for us?"

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "But think you," Tom Tressilis said, "that the captain will turn back on his voyage, for us?"

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading "But think you," Tom Tressilis said, "that the captain will turn back on his voyage, for us?"

nonexistent

From this reading The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.

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

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We, too, will be missed, for the captain will be wanting his flagon of wine, soon after the day has dawned."

at the time that

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I should think," Gerald said, "that it will not be long before the ship comes back for us.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "Of that I think there is no doubt," Gerald said; "the only question is as to the finding us, but I should say that of that there is little fear; the wind is light, the ship was not making fast through the water, and will not be more than fifty miles, at most, away, when she turns on her heel and comes to look for us.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading We, too, will be missed, for the captain will be wanting his flagon of wine, soon after the day has dawned."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But think you," Tom Tressilis said, "that the captain will turn back on his voyage, for us?"