Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "But I have been instructed to use my own judgment in regard to what I may say to you about your orders.

later than; following

From this reading After breakfast his father called him into the library, and closed the door.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

Having no one else present.

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "But I have been instructed to use my own judgment in regard to what I may say to you about your orders.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

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

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading After breakfast his father called him into the library, and closed the door.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But I have been instructed to use my own judgment in regard to what I may say to you about your orders.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After breakfast his father called him into the library, and closed the door.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading After breakfast his father called him into the library, and closed the door.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading After breakfast his father called him into the library, and closed the door.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading After breakfast his father called him into the library, and closed the door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

a state of high honor

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

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

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

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

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

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

From this reading After breakfast his father called him into the library, and closed the door.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

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

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

a message received and understood

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading "But I have been instructed to use my own judgment in regard to what I may say to you about your orders.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After breakfast his father called him into the library, and closed the door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading "But I have been instructed to use my own judgment in regard to what I may say to you about your orders.

immediately past

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

a room where books are kept

From this reading After breakfast his father called him into the library, and closed the door.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "But I have been instructed to use my own judgment in regard to what I may say to you about your orders.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "But I have been instructed to use my own judgment in regard to what I may say to you about your orders.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

not any; not one

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "But I have been instructed to use my own judgment in regard to what I may say to you about your orders.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "But I have been instructed to use my own judgment in regard to what I may say to you about your orders.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

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

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

express in words

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

a male human offspring

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

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

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

up to a particular time

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Captain Passford had remained in the city the evening before till the last train, and it was evident that he had something to say to his son.

the act of using

From this reading "But I have been instructed to use my own judgment in regard to what I may say to you about your orders.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD ALONE IN HIS GLORY Christy Passford was stirring at an early hour the next morning, and so was Bertha Pembroke; for the St. Regis was to sail that day, though the tide did not serve till four in the afternoon.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "But I have been instructed to use my own judgment in regard to what I may say to you about your orders.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have no information to give you this time, Christy, in regard to the coming of blockade-runners or steamers for the Confederate navy," said he.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But I have been instructed to use my own judgment in regard to what I may say to you about your orders.