Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The only thing that Christy regretted was that he was not on board of the Teaser to take part in the affair of repelling boarders.

later than; following

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

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

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

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

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

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

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

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

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading The only thing that Christy regretted was that he was not on board of the Teaser to take part in the affair of repelling boarders.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

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

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

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

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

gotten under control

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

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

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

moving toward the east

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

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

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

in a good-natured manner

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

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

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

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

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

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

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

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

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

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 Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

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

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

the force of workers available

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

not any; not one

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

and nothing more

From this reading The only thing that Christy regretted was that he was not on board of the Teaser to take part in the affair of repelling boarders.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The only thing that Christy regretted was that he was not on board of the Teaser to take part in the affair of repelling boarders.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading The only thing that Christy regretted was that he was not on board of the Teaser to take part in the affair of repelling boarders.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading The only thing that Christy regretted was that he was not on board of the Teaser to take part in the affair of repelling boarders.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

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

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

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

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

carry out

From this reading The only thing that Christy regretted was that he was not on board of the Teaser to take part in the affair of repelling boarders.

a worker who teases wool

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

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

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There seems to be some music in the air," said Lonley, after he had listened for a few moments to the sounds that came from the direction of the steamer.

a special situation

From this reading The only thing that Christy regretted was that he was not on board of the Teaser to take part in the affair of repelling boarders.

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

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

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

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

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

From this reading Mr. Blowitt had quite as many men on board of the steamer as could have been contained in the two boats, and he was not much concerned about the result of the attack, especially as he knew that the second lieutenant was fully prepared and on the lookout for it.

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

From this reading THE ACTION ON THE DECK OF THE TEASER As the Teaser was but a short distance from the shore, Christy had no doubt that the attempt to board her had been made by this time.

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

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

in or at the place that

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "To return to the subject of the morality of telling stories, your men do not seem to be a mile to the eastward, where their bags were left," added Christy good-naturedly.