Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

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From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

in addition

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "We have certainly had an adventure, Captain; but I am no more a knight-errant than my companions.

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

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

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

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "We have certainly had an adventure, Captain; but I am no more a knight-errant than my companions.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "We have certainly had an adventure, Captain; but I am no more a knight-errant than my companions.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

greatly pleased

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

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

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

deeply involved especially in something complicated

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

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

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

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

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

a wandering knight travelling in search of adventure

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

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

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

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

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

engage in

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

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

From this reading "We have certainly had an adventure, Captain; but I am no more a knight-errant than my companions.

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

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "We have certainly had an adventure, Captain; but I am no more a knight-errant than my companions.

not any; not one

From this reading "We have certainly had an adventure, Captain; but I am no more a knight-errant than my companions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

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

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

thrust or throw into

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

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

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

term of address for a man

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "We have certainly had an adventure, Captain; but I am no more a knight-errant than my companions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

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

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

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

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We have certainly had an adventure, Captain; but I am no more a knight-errant than my companions.

at the time that

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was certainly the young man's devoted friend, as much for his own sake as for that of his mother, to whom also he was so devoted that others had begun to talk a little in whispers.

a mill that is powered by the wind

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading We did not plunge into this affair as Don Quixote did into the windmill and the wine sacks; but the affair plunged into us, and we got entangled in it in spite of ourselves," protested Louis.

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

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I was sure that you would tumble into an adventure of some sort, Sir Louis," said the commander; "and you have made me a true prophet."

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS MAKE A TRIP TO ALGECIRAS Captain Ringgold, when he realized that the owner of the Guardian-Mother had been engaged in another adventure, was absolutely delighted to see the young knight-errant return in safety, and he continued to press his two hands for a considerable time.