Chapter VI

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

anew

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

(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 A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

side by side

From this reading Wait till we get alongside the dock; there will be no end of excitement!

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

completely unclothed

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

rid of obstructions

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

the specified day of the month

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

give a description of

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

torn down and broken up

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading Wait till we get alongside the dock; there will be no end of excitement!

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Wait till we get alongside the dock; there will be no end of excitement!

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Wait till we get alongside the dock; there will be no end of excitement!

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

plural of “fixture” — an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Wait till we get alongside the dock; there will be no end of excitement!

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

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

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

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

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

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

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

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in the Hudson valley and eastward to the Housatonic

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

absolutely essential

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

not any; not one

From this reading Wait till we get alongside the dock; there will be no end of excitement!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

on one occasion

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

inflected form of “plug” — fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

let for money

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

pay back

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

move hurridly

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

except for; apart from

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

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

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

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

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

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

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

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

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

not in physical motion

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

having only essential or minimal features

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Wait till we get alongside the dock; there will be no end of excitement!

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

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

a special situation

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

up to a particular time

From this reading Wait till we get alongside the dock; there will be no end of excitement!

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

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

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Wait till we get alongside the dock; there will be no end of excitement!

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

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Wait till we get alongside the dock; there will be no end of excitement!

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

at the time that

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "There's one thing about her," said Mr. Broom to Hal, "she's been stripped clean, and looks dismantled, but she's right and tight still, and will well repay the overhauling which will be necessary before she can put to sea again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But what had once been a fine-looking vessel was now little better than a bare hulk, with smoke-stack and masts rising from a deck which was clear of everything save the broken remnants of fixtures which had defied the fury of the seas.

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

From this reading And when it is known through what dangers we have come, we shall be the talk of New York; and won't the newspaper correspondents rush for us!"

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED It would be tedious to describe the manner in which the _Mohican_ finally reached New York, for from the date of the accident to her machinery, and the successful plugging of the enormous rent in her side, all went well.