Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

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

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

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

From this reading Louis returned the embrace very earnestly, and he could not repress his own tears.

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

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

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

in a serious manner

From this reading Louis returned the embrace very earnestly, and he could not repress his own tears.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Louis returned the embrace very earnestly, and he could not repress his own tears.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

a stable situation in which forces cancel one another

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

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

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

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

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

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

From this reading Louis returned the embrace very earnestly, and he could not repress his own tears.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

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

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

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

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

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

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

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

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

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

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

the act of managing something

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

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

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

not any; not one

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Louis returned the embrace very earnestly, and he could not repress his own tears.

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

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

on one occasion

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Louis returned the embrace very earnestly, and he could not repress his own tears.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading Louis returned the embrace very earnestly, and he could not repress his own tears.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Louis returned the embrace very earnestly, and he could not repress his own tears.

a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

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

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

a male human offspring

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

refrain from harming

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

closely encircling

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

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

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

a special situation

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

propel through the air

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

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

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

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

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

precisely as stated

From this reading Louis returned the embrace very earnestly, and he could not repress his own tears.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The mate and the oarsmen assisted Louis and Felix out of the boat, for it was impossible for any of them to stand alone on the deck of the plunging vessel.

in a hearty manner

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

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

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

in or at the place that

From this reading A HAPPY REUNION By skilful management on the part of the commander of the Guardian-Mother, the first cutter, containing the three passengers, was hoisted up to the davits, and the lady was assisted to the deck, where she was warmly welcomed by Captain Ringgold.

during the time that

From this reading The first thing she did was to throw her spare arm around the neck of her son, and draw him to her heart, while she wept tears of joy to find herself once more in his presence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.

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

From this reading The young millionaire took the arm of his mother, and conducted her to the _boudoir_, where the nickeled rail nearly surrounding the apartment enabled her to preserve her equilibrium, though with no little difficulty.