Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

how long something has existed

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

(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 Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The crew of the "Firefly" consisted of twelve persons, natives of almost as many countries.

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

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

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

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

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

From this reading The crew of the "Firefly" consisted of twelve persons, natives of almost as many countries.

shockingly brutal or cruel

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

be in contradiction with

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

a youthful male person

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

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

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The crew of the "Firefly" consisted of twelve persons, natives of almost as many countries.

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

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The crew of the "Firefly" consisted of twelve persons, natives of almost as many countries.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

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

From this reading The crew of the "Firefly" consisted of twelve persons, natives of almost as many countries.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

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

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

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From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

a social unit living together

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

provide as food

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

a cruel wicked and inhuman person

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots

From this reading The crew of the "Firefly" consisted of twelve persons, natives of almost as many countries.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

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

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

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From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

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From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

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

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

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

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

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

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

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

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

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

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

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

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

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From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

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

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The crew of the "Firefly" consisted of twelve persons, natives of almost as many countries.

a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

gather or bring together

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading The crew of the "Firefly" consisted of twelve persons, natives of almost as many countries.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

not any; not one

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The crew of the "Firefly" consisted of twelve persons, natives of almost as many countries.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

and nothing more

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The crew of the "Firefly" consisted of twelve persons, natives of almost as many countries.

the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

term of address for a man

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

carry out

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

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

From this reading The crew of the "Firefly" consisted of twelve persons, natives of almost as many countries.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

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

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

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

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The crew of the "Firefly" consisted of twelve persons, natives of almost as many countries.

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

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

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

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

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

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

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From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether from his blood or the nature of his occupation, I know not, but I certainly could trace in his features all the terrible traits of the creatures he tended.

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

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.

belonging to which person

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

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From this reading Indeed, to see them all muster on deck, it was like a little congress of European rascality,--such a set of hang-dog, sullen, reckless wretches were they; Halkett, the Englishman, being the only one whose features were not a criminal indictment, and he, with his nose split by the slash of a cutlass, was himself no beauty.

a late time of life

From this reading The most atrocious of all, however, was a Moorish boy, about thirteen years of age, called El Jarasch (the fiend), and whose diabolical ugliness did not belie the family name.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading His functions on board were to feed and take care of two young lion whelps which Sir Dudley had brought with him from an excursion in the interior of Africa.