Chapter IX

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

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

highly skilled

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

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

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

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

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The young Spaniard had fully considered his situation before he ventured into the waters of Spain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

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

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

carefully weighed

From this reading The young Spaniard had fully considered his situation before he ventured into the waters of Spain.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

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

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

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

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

divisible by two

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The young Spaniard had fully considered his situation before he ventured into the waters of Spain.

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

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

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

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

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

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

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

From this reading THE HOLD OF THE TRITONIA.

an opening into or through something

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

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

From this reading Raimundo was in the hold of the Tritonia.

in an ingenious manner

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The young Spaniard had fully considered his situation before he ventured into the waters of Spain.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

not any; not one

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOLD OF THE TRITONIA.

a human being

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

by chance

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

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

From this reading Raimundo was in the hold of the Tritonia.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

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

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

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

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

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

From this reading The young Spaniard had fully considered his situation before he ventured into the waters of Spain.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading The young Spaniard had fully considered his situation before he ventured into the waters of Spain.

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading The young Spaniard had fully considered his situation before he ventured into the waters of Spain.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

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

From this reading THE HOLD OF THE TRITONIA.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

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

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

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

From this reading The task had been ingeniously accomplished; and those who looked for him had examined every hole and corner above the ballast, that could possibly hold a person of his size; and they had no suspicion that there was room even for a cat under the dunnage.

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

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

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

From this reading THE HOLD OF THE TRITONIA.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading The young Spaniard had fully considered his situation before he ventured into the waters of Spain.

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

From this reading Raimundo was in the hold of the Tritonia.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The young Spaniard had fully considered his situation before he ventured into the waters of Spain.

which person or people

From this reading He had made for himself a hiding–place under the dunnage in the run, by removing a quantity of ballast, and arranging a number of empty casks so as to conceal his retreat from any who might search the hold for him.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young Spaniard had fully considered his situation before he ventured into the waters of Spain.