Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "Oh, Captain Dresser, Captain Dresser, you have a good deal to answer for!"

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

(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 Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

in addition

From this reading "Do, please," also pleaded Bob, "it will be so very jolly!"

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

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

react verbally

From this reading "Oh, Captain Dresser, Captain Dresser, you have a good deal to answer for!"

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

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

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

From this reading "Do, please," also pleaded Bob, "it will be so very jolly!"

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

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From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Do, please," also pleaded Bob, "it will be so very jolly!"

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

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

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

From this reading "Oh, Captain Dresser, Captain Dresser, you have a good deal to answer for!"

past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "Oh, Captain Dresser, Captain Dresser, you have a good deal to answer for!"

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do, please," also pleaded Bob, "it will be so very jolly!"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

furniture with drawers for keeping clothes

From this reading "Oh, Captain Dresser, Captain Dresser, you have a good deal to answer for!"

suitable for use as food

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

flow back or recede

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Oh, Captain Dresser, Captain Dresser, you have a good deal to answer for!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I suppose I must give in," sighed his mother.

the act of giving

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

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

From this reading "Oh, Captain Dresser, Captain Dresser, you have a good deal to answer for!"

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

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

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

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Oh, Captain Dresser, Captain Dresser, you have a good deal to answer for!"

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

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

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

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

From this reading "I suppose I must give in," sighed his mother.

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

From this reading "I suppose I must give in," sighed his mother.

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

From this reading "I suppose I must give in," sighed his mother.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Do, please," also pleaded Bob, "it will be so very jolly!"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "Do, please," also pleaded Bob, "it will be so very jolly!"

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

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

From this reading "I suppose I must give in," sighed his mother.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I suppose I must give in," sighed his mother.

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

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

absolutely essential

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

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

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

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

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, Captain Dresser, Captain Dresser, you have a good deal to answer for!"

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

and nothing more

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

above and across; more than

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading "Do, please," also pleaded Bob, "it will be so very jolly!"

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Do, please," also pleaded Bob, "it will be so very jolly!"

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

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

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

-ing form of “provision” — supply with provisions

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

with speed

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

considered individually

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

a result

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

cut with a saw

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "I suppose I must give in," sighed his mother.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Do, please," also pleaded Bob, "it will be so very jolly!"

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

express a supposition

From this reading "I suppose I must give in," sighed his mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

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

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

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

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

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

From this reading "Oh, Captain Dresser, Captain Dresser, you have a good deal to answer for!"

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Do, please," also pleaded Bob, "it will be so very jolly!"

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

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

in or at the place that

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

sailing barge used especially in East Anglia

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

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

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

which person or people

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Do, please," also pleaded Bob, "it will be so very jolly!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Here they saw all that was to be seen, gazing with wonder at the vast stores of things eatable accumulated for the service of the fleet--Bob and Miss Nell being particularly interested in the bread-factory and bakery, where the attendant who showed them over the place completed their satisfaction by filling their respective pockets with the curious hexagonal-shaped biscuits there made, "thus provisioning them," as the Captain said, "for the remainder of their stay."

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The old sailor only chuckled in response; and, giving the necessary orders to the boatmen, the wherry, which had come down rapidly from Porchester, the tide having turned and being now on the ebb, was pulled in to the Gosport shore, its passengers landing at Clarence Yard, the great food depot of the Navy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh, Captain Dresser, Captain Dresser, you have a good deal to answer for!"