Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

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

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

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

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

plural of “armpit” — the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

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

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

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

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

confined by bonds

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

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

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

put or send forth

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

the specified day of the month

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

true confidential information

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

having lost your job

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

having made preparations

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

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

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

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

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

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

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

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

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

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

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

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

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

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

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

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

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

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

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

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

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

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

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

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

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

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

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

United States educator who compiled the McGuffey Eclectic Readers (1800-1873)

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

not any; not one

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

the middle of the day

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

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

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

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

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

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

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

an amount of time

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

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

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

in a prudent manner

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

playful in an appealingly bold way

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

possessing material wealth

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

a large beer glass

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

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From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

transport commercially

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

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From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

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

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These details attended to, the _Maggie II_ backed away from the dock under her own power and cast anchor off the quarantine station.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

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

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

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

From this reading Under the direction of the crafty commodore, the valuable cargo of the _Maggie II_ was disposed of in Honolulu.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Kanaka crew of the schooner Mr. Gibney managed to ship with an old shipmaster friend bound for New Guinea, so their testimony was out of the way for a while, at least.

at the time that

From this reading When the _Maggie II_ was finally discharged and the proceeds of her rich cargo nestled, in crisp bills of large denomination, in a money belt under Mr. Gibney's armpits and next his rascally skin, he purchased tickets under assumed names for himself, Scraggs, McGuffey, and Halvorsen on the liner _Hilonian_, due to sail at noon next day.

during the time that

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the period while the schooner lay at the dock discharging Captain Scraggs and McGuffey prudently remained in the cabin with the perfidious mate, in order that, should an investigation be undertaken later by the Treasury Department, no man might swear that the real Phineas Scraggs, filibuster, had been in Honolulu on a certain date.