used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
having companions or an escort
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
(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 Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to what was to happen if I escaped, I had very little idea.
AscotnounUS /ˈæskɑːt/
a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
Castlemore
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From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
else
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From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading As to what was to happen if I escaped, I had very little idea.
at any time
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As to what was to happen if I escaped, I had very little idea.
come to pass
From this reading As to what was to happen if I escaped, I had very little idea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As to what was to happen if I escaped, I had very little idea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As to what was to happen if I escaped, I had very little idea.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As to what was to happen if I escaped, I had very little idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
Knowlton
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From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
Knowlton's
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From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As to what was to happen if I escaped, I had very little idea.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
engage in
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
on one occasion
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
by chance
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
SeagullnounUS /ˈsiːɡʌl/
mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
not in physical motion
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
carry out
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
express in words
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As to what was to happen if I escaped, I had very little idea.
hard to endure
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
Turton
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From this reading Hitherto I had determined to avoid the Albany, thinking that Mr. Turton would take care to anticipate me, and perhaps make arrangements for my capture, for, in spite of all I had passed through, I shrank as much as ever from the idea of returning to Castlemore, and Augustus and the other fellows at Ascot House.
two times
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
precisely as stated
From this reading As to what was to happen if I escaped, I had very little idea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As to what was to happen if I escaped, I had very little idea.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As to what was to happen if I escaped, I had very little idea.
in or at the place that
From this reading I knew that Captain Knowlton had given up his rooms before he left England, but still I might succeed in finding some one who could tell me where Rogers lived, and I felt certain the man would help me if possible.
which person or people
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Once let me get away from my present surroundings, and nothing else seemed to matter; things could not easily become worse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, as a matter of fact, I had thought once or twice that I would run the risk of trying to discover Rogers, Captain Knowlton's servant, who had certainly not accompanied him on board the _Seagull_.
