Chapter VII

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

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

(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 “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

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

From this reading FIRE AND WATER.

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

From this reading “All hands are going on shore,” replied Bark Lingall.

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

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

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

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

start firing a weapon

From this reading FIRE AND WATER.

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

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

the act of departing

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

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

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

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

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

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

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

position 100 in a countable series of things

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

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

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

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From this reading “All hands are going on shore,” replied Bark Lingall.

an amphibious division of the United States Navy

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

by chance

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

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

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

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

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “All hands are going on shore,” replied Bark Lingall.

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

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

dependable

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

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

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

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

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

bound or secured closely

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

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

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The marines knew all about the events that had transpired on board of the vessel since she anchored, including the strange disappearance of Raimundo.

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

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

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 FIRE AND WATER.

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

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

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

From this reading “What’s going on, Bark?” asked Bill Stout, as all hands were called to go on shore; and perhaps this was the hundredth time this question had been put by one or the other of the occupants of the brig since the ship’s company turned out that morning.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I hope they will have a good time; and I am thankful that I am not one of them, to be tied to the coat–tail of Professor Primback.”