Chapter IX

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

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

a message whose content is at variance with reason

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

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

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE EXCURSION WITHOUT RUNNING AWAY.

any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

without stop or interruption

From this reading If the cutter, on the one hand, had continued on her course, she would have escaped.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading If the cutter, on the one hand, had continued on her course, she would have escaped.

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

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading If the cutter, on the one hand, had continued on her course, she would have escaped.

divisible by two

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading THE EXCURSION WITHOUT RUNNING AWAY.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading If the cutter, on the one hand, had continued on her course, she would have escaped.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading If the cutter, on the one hand, had continued on her course, she would have escaped.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

not any; not one

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

to extremes

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

give an incentive for action

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading THE EXCURSION WITHOUT RUNNING AWAY.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

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

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

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

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading THE EXCURSION WITHOUT RUNNING AWAY.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

precisely as stated

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

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 The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

(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 They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

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

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

in or at the place that

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

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

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE EXCURSION WITHOUT RUNNING AWAY.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading It appeared to be one of those cases where both parties had struggled to avoid the catastrophe, but the more they struggled the worse was the situation.

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

From this reading They received prompt assistance from those on board, and, as the cutter did not sink, and would not have done so, having no ballast, even if she had been cut in two, the crew were so well trained that not one of them was guilty of the absurdity of jumping overboard, and therefore no one was even very wet.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading The second cutter was a wreck on the water, and the crew saved themselves by climbing up the bow of the steamer which had run down the boat.