used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen now, a native of the Canary Islands, and a very religious Catholic.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
Ali-Noury
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From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
CanarynounUS /kəˈneri/
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen now, a native of the Canary Islands, and a very religious Catholic.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen now, a native of the Canary Islands, and a very religious Catholic.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
CONSULTATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen now, a native of the Canary Islands, and a very religious Catholic.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
Fatime
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From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
Felipe
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From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
Funchal
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From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
Garcias
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From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
GibraltarnounUS /dʒɪˈbrɔːltər/
location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
Guardian-Mother
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From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen now, a native of the Canary Islands, and a very religious Catholic.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen now, a native of the Canary Islands, and a very religious Catholic.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen now, a native of the Canary Islands, and a very religious Catholic.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
Maud
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From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen now, a native of the Canary Islands, and a very religious Catholic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen now, a native of the Canary Islands, and a very religious Catholic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
orgiesnounUS /ˈɔːrdʒiz/
plural of “orgy” — any act of immoderate indulgence
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
Pachanoun
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
PILOT-HOUSE
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From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen now, a native of the Canary Islands, and a very religious Catholic.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
Salihe
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From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
express in words
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this he had been abused; and he had run away from his employer, departing alone in the Salihe, as she was then called.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
unreformedadjective
unaffected by the Reformation
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen now, a native of the Canary Islands, and a very religious Catholic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
at the time that
From this reading THE CONSULTATION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Felipe Garcias, the first engineer of the Maud, had filled the same position on board of her when she was owned and used by Ali-Noury Pacha.
in or at the place that
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After an adventure with the unreformed Scott, the "Big Four" had been picked up at sea in an open boat, and conveyed to Gibraltar, where the Fatime had followed the Guardian-Mother from Funchal.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen now, a native of the Canary Islands, and a very religious Catholic.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The orgies conducted by His Highness on board of the little steamer, not to say the crimes, had disgusted and revolted the pious soul of the youth, and he had rebelled against his master.
