Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

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

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

relating to or consisting of or being in water

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

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

From this reading By half-past six the party were on The Strand, as the road in the esplanade bordering the river is called.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading By half-past six the party were on The Strand, as the road in the esplanade bordering the river is called.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By half-past six the party were on The Strand, as the road in the esplanade bordering the river is called.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India

From this reading The company embarked on the steam-yacht, which was large enough to make voyages to Madras and Ceylon.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The company embarked on the steam-yacht, which was large enough to make voyages to Madras and Ceylon.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading The company embarked on the steam-yacht, which was large enough to make voyages to Madras and Ceylon.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The company embarked on the steam-yacht, which was large enough to make voyages to Madras and Ceylon.

a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore

From this reading By half-past six the party were on The Strand, as the road in the esplanade bordering the river is called.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

granted exemption

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

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

From this reading By half-past six the party were on The Strand, as the road in the esplanade bordering the river is called.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

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

From this reading By half-past six the party were on The Strand, as the road in the esplanade bordering the river is called.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The company embarked on the steam-yacht, which was large enough to make voyages to Madras and Ceylon.

a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras

From this reading The company embarked on the steam-yacht, which was large enough to make voyages to Madras and Ceylon.

engage in

From this reading The company embarked on the steam-yacht, which was large enough to make voyages to Madras and Ceylon.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

according to the clock

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By half-past six the party were on The Strand, as the road in the esplanade bordering the river is called.

and nothing more

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading By half-past six the party were on The Strand, as the road in the esplanade bordering the river is called.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading By half-past six the party were on The Strand, as the road in the esplanade bordering the river is called.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

transport commercially

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

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

From this reading The company embarked on the steam-yacht, which was large enough to make voyages to Madras and Ceylon.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading By half-past six the party were on The Strand, as the road in the esplanade bordering the river is called.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

carry out

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The second officer of the ship was there; and he was not only a sailor and an artist, but he had the reputation of being a dead shot.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading The company embarked on the steam-yacht, which was large enough to make voyages to Madras and Ceylon.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN THE SUNDERBUNDS A breakfast at six o'clock was provided the following morning for the tourists, and they came down from their chambers prepared for the aquatic excursion, which was to include something more than sight-seeing, for the gentlemen and the boys were directed to take their rifles along.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mr. Boulong had called upon the commander the evening before, and he had been invited to join the party; but he had excused himself, and suggested that Mr. Gaskette would enjoy it more than he should, and he was asked to go.