Chapter XX

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

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

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

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

move towards

From this reading Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham.

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

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

for the reason that

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "If Don Ramon got our telegram, he's probably on board," he said.

lacking funds

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

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From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading "If Don Ramon got our telegram, he's probably on board," he said.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

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From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "If Don Ramon got our telegram, he's probably on board," he said.

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

From this reading Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham.

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

From this reading "If Don Ramon got our telegram, he's probably on board," he said.

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

From this reading Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham.

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

From this reading Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

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

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If Don Ramon got our telegram, he's probably on board," he said.

express or state indirectly

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

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

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

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

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

set up or found

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham.

engage in

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

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From this reading Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham.

a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "If Don Ramon got our telegram, he's probably on board," he said.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading "If Don Ramon got our telegram, he's probably on board," he said.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham.

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

From this reading "If Don Ramon got our telegram, he's probably on board," he said.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If Don Ramon got our telegram, he's probably on board," he said.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

cooked in steam

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading "If Don Ramon got our telegram, he's probably on board," he said.

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

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

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

having intellectual depth

From this reading Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham.

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

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

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us.

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

From this reading Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham.

at the time that

From this reading Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham.

a Caucasian

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

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

From this reading WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole.