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 He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

in an absentminded or preoccupied manner

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

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From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

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From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

(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 The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

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

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

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

From this reading Here you are.

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

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

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From this reading However, don't let's waste more time.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

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

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

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From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

death of a person

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

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

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

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

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

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

From this reading Here you are.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, don't let's waste more time.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

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

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

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

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

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From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

-ing form of “inflate” — exaggerate or make bigger

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

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

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

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From this reading However, don't let's waste more time.

plural of “lighter” — a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

a place where a craft can be made fast

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

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

From this reading However, don't let's waste more time.

as follows

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

not any; not one

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

on one occasion

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

and nothing more

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

above and across; more than

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

having a point

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

Identical; not different.

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

-ing form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

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From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

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

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

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

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

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

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading However, don't let's waste more time.

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

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading However, don't let's waste more time.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

(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 "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

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

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

in the company of; together with

From this reading He pointed, with a grave smile as he spoke, to the outline of a female head which Edgar had been absently tracing on the paper.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The first method,--that of putting empty casks in the hold so as to give the hull a floating tendency, and then mooring lighters over it and pushing chains under it,--we may dismiss at once, as being suitable only for small vessels; but the second method is worth considering, namely, that of fixing air-bags of india-rubber in the hold, attaching them to the sides, and then inflating them all at the same time by means of a powerful air-pump.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Here you are.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "Well, no," replied the youth, scribbling out the head, "that's not one of Siebe and Gorman's appliances, and yet I venture to prophesy that that head will have a good deal to do with the raising of the _Seagull_!