Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

remote in manner

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

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

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

aroused to action

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

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

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

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

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

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

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

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

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

growing close together but not in dense mats

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

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

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

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

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

divisible by two

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

apart from; not including

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

plural of “gunner” — a serviceman in the artillery

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

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

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

emerge from the eggs

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

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

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

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

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

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

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

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

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

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

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

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

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

most important element

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

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

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

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 THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

not in physical motion

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

not any; not one

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

and nothing more

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

inclined or disposed to peace

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

obscene terms for feces

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

almost; nearly

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

a message that helps you remember something

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

only a very short time before

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

transport commercially

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

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

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

make steady

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Evidently he had held aloof and cautiously refrained from taking even the slightest part in our activities.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

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

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

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

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

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

From this reading But for the gleaming carronade trained on the main hatch, and the small group of gunners clustered about it, the scene was peaceable enough, resembling the deck of some merchant ship.

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

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

precisely as stated

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

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

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

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

From this reading THE CREW DECIDES Except that many of the men remained armed there was no suggestion of violence visible, no reminder of the fact that we were mutineers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bark held steadily to her course, with practically every inch of canvas set, the wind steady, and only a single hand at the wheel.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading LeVere stood motionless at the poop rail, staring down, as though scarcely realizing what had transpired on board, and some way his very attitude and expression of face aroused within me a doubt of the man, a determination to put him to the test.