Chapter V

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

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

later than; following

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

(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 Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

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

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

at or in or to any place

From this reading He was wet, cold and miserable, and wished himself anywhere else.

subject to appointment

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

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

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

the first light of day

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails

From this reading The officer of the watch was leaning upon the capstan on the quarter-deck of H. M. S. Stinger.

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From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He was wet, cold and miserable, and wished himself anywhere else.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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From this reading He was wet, cold and miserable, and wished himself anywhere else.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading The officer of the watch was leaning upon the capstan on the quarter-deck of H. M. S. Stinger.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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

From this reading He was wet, cold and miserable, and wished himself anywhere else.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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

From this reading He was wet, cold and miserable, and wished himself anywhere else.

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

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading The officer of the watch was leaning upon the capstan on the quarter-deck of H. M. S. Stinger.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The officer of the watch was leaning upon the capstan on the quarter-deck of H. M. S. Stinger.

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

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading He was wet, cold and miserable, and wished himself anywhere else.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The officer of the watch was leaning upon the capstan on the quarter-deck of H. M. S. Stinger.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

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

From this reading The officer of the watch was leaning upon the capstan on the quarter-deck of H. M. S. Stinger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

the act of punishing

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

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From this reading The officer of the watch was leaning upon the capstan on the quarter-deck of H. M. S. Stinger.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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

From this reading The officer of the watch was leaning upon the capstan on the quarter-deck of H. M. S. Stinger.

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

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy

From this reading The officer of the watch was leaning upon the capstan on the quarter-deck of H. M. S. Stinger.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

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

From this reading A heavy raw fog hung about the ships anchored off Spithead on the morning appointed for Clare's punishment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The officer of the watch was leaning upon the capstan on the quarter-deck of H. M. S. Stinger.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

precisely as stated

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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

From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

look attentively

From this reading The officer of the watch was leaning upon the capstan on the quarter-deck of H. M. S. Stinger.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading He was wet, cold and miserable, and wished himself anywhere else.

in or at the place that

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He was wet, cold and miserable, and wished himself anywhere else.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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From this reading Aurora seemed to have an inkling that man was about to do a very mean action; and not being able to prevent the outrage, endeavoured, woman-like, to veil it.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.

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

From this reading Lounging there, with the fog collecting in silvery drops upon his uniform, he wondered how his god-father and god-mother, after having among other impossible vows, promised that "he should renounce the devil and all his works," could have used their utmost endeavour to get him into the navy, where he was called upon to assist Zamiel in such fiend-like business as the one in which he was then engaged.