Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

later than; following

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

anew

From this reading THE MOON TURNED ROUND AGAIN.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

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

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

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

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

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

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

confined by bonds

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

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

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

the act of departing

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

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

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

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

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

having lost your job

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

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

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

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

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

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

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

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

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

plural of “husk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

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

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

engage in

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

make reference to

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

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

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading THE MOON TURNED ROUND AGAIN.

possessive form of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

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

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

used to form the superlative

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

in an official role

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

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

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE MOON TURNED ROUND AGAIN.

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

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

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

only a very short time before

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

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

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

of the same kind

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

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

From this reading THE MOON TURNED ROUND AGAIN.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

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

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

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

From this reading After he had (according to one description) “most feloniously fired and consumed the moor,” he ceased, officially, to exist.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE MOON TURNED ROUND AGAIN.

up to a particular time

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

large in volume or bulk

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

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

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

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

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

during the time that

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading To be sure, for dates and suchlike the documents are the safer authority; for while it was said by some that he sailed within a week, others had it that not until the month of October did he set foot on the deck of a merchant brig bound for Boston, the reason for the delay being the illness of his wife.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

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

From this reading But word of mouth, that, with scarce more husks and wrappings, holds now and then as good a kernel of truth, goes a little further.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Of the written records on which this tale has partly depended, neither Matthew Moon’s books nor the voluminous official documents, all criss-crossed with signatures and stamps and seals and arms, make mention of the departure of Arthur Monjoy from Liverpool.