Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

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

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

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

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

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From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

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From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

not accessible to view

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

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

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

complete or carry out

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

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

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

in an effectual manner

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

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

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

coins made of gold

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

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From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

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

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

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

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

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

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

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

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

and nothing more

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

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

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

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

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

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

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

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

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

not any; not one

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

and nothing more

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

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

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

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

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

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

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

a male human offspring

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

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From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

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

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

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

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

a large number or amount

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

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From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

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

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The terrors of the War of the Rebellion had driven the old man to convert his property into gold, which he had concealed so effectually that no one could find it.

which person or people

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

belonging to which person

From this reading His native place was Von Blonk Park, in New Jersey, most of whose territory had been the farm of the young gentleman's grandfather, who had become a millionaire by the sale of his land.

people who are wounded

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading His only son, more patriotic than his father, had enlisted in the loyal army, and had been severely wounded in the brave and faithful discharge of his duty, and returned to the home of his childhood a wreck of his former self.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading A REVIEW OF THE PAST FOURTEEN MONTHS The Guardian-Mother had sailed from New York about fourteen months before she appeared in the waters of the Arabian Sea.

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

From this reading She was a steam-yacht of 624 tons burden, owned by Louis Belgrave, a young man who had just entered his eighteenth year.