Chapter XIV · Under Way

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

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

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

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

eagerly desirous

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

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

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

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

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

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

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

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From this reading What’s the good of botherin’ about it now?

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

coins made of gold

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

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

From this reading What’s the good of botherin’ about it now?

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

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

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

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “It’s as safe there as here.

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

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

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

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

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

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

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From this reading “It’s as safe there as here.

refuse to comply

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

and nothing more

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

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From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

not one thing; not anything

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading What’s the good of botherin’ about it now?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

on one occasion

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

a full supply

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading “It’s as safe there as here.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

unusual or striking

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

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From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

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

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “It’s as safe there as here.

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From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

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

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

up to a particular time

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

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

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

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

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

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

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.

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 If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

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From this reading What’s the good of botherin’ about it now?

at the time that

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

but in spite of that

From this reading Ned had just begun labor on the jib, when his companion remembered that the gold and silver was yet ashore, and he said in reply to Vance’s proposition that it be brought on board at once:

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

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

From this reading If you fellows are so anxious to work, you’ll find plenty of chance at the pumps, for there’s a good bit of water in the hold.”

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

From this reading During the first day the Zoe was afloat nothing of any consequence had been taken from the store-tent, and, singular as it may seem, Vance had forgotten about the treasure until supper was eaten.