Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

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

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

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

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

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

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then in some way, and from the interior of the _Wear Jack_, he managed to get planking, not much, but enough for his purpose.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

recorded for broadcast

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

plural of “chink” — (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Then in some way, and from the interior of the _Wear Jack_, he managed to get planking, not much, but enough for his purpose.

past form of “evolve” — work out

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

set up or found

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Then in some way, and from the interior of the _Wear Jack_, he managed to get planking, not much, but enough for his purpose.

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

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

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

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

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

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

plural of “herring” — valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

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

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

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

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Then in some way, and from the interior of the _Wear Jack_, he managed to get planking, not much, but enough for his purpose.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

a small worthless amount

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

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

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Then in some way, and from the interior of the _Wear Jack_, he managed to get planking, not much, but enough for his purpose.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

absolutely essential

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

an insignificant place

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

planks collectively; a quantity of planks

From this reading Then in some way, and from the interior of the _Wear Jack_, he managed to get planking, not much, but enough for his purpose.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Then in some way, and from the interior of the _Wear Jack_, he managed to get planking, not much, but enough for his purpose.

the act of removing

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

-ing form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

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

From this reading Then in some way, and from the interior of the _Wear Jack_, he managed to get planking, not much, but enough for his purpose.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

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

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

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

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then in some way, and from the interior of the _Wear Jack_, he managed to get planking, not much, but enough for his purpose.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

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

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

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

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

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

From this reading Then in some way, and from the interior of the _Wear Jack_, he managed to get planking, not much, but enough for his purpose.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

plural of “tomato” — mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

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

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

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

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then in some way, and from the interior of the _Wear Jack_, he managed to get planking, not much, but enough for his purpose.

be dressed in

From this reading In two hours on board the _Wear Jack_ he had found the materials for and constructed three tent poles; in the sail room, and by sacrificing the awning, he had obtained the necessary canvas; ropes and pegs evolved themselves from nowhere as if by magic.

at the time that

From this reading He sent two Chinks ashore with a boat-load; then, when they came back, the rest of the stuff was loaded into the boat, together with the tent poles and canvas and blankets.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HANK Hank, as before mentioned, was a man of resource; there was nothing much he could not do with his hands backed by his head.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Whilst he worked on these matters, George superintended the removal of stores, bully beef, canned tomatoes, canned kippered herrings, biscuits, butter, tea, condensed milk, rice.