Chapter XIX

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

From this reading As if I were not a better subject of them than he!”

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

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From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

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

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

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

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

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

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

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

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading As if I were not a better subject of them than he!”

the lower side of anything

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

an occurrence of something

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

carefully weighed

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

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

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

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

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

-ing form of “dislike” — have or feel a dislike or distaste for

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

divisible by two

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

coins made of gold

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

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

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

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

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

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

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

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

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

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

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

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

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

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

From this reading As if I were not a better subject of them than he!”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

something that is lost

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

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

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

the force of workers available

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

get by special effort

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

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

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

Identical; not different.

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

that is looked for

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading As if I were not a better subject of them than he!”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading That was not especially to the point, but it was sufficient to the angry sailor who was jealous at the bottom, and did not ask for any good reasons for disliking the admiral.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

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

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But he had promised his men that they should carry away as much gold as they could procure, and he held himself responsible to them for the fulfilment of his promises.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

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

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

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

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

an arrogant or presumptuous person

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

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

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

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

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

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

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.

which person or people

From this reading And then, he thought to himself, “comes this upstart Italian, who could never have sailed an inch this way but for me, and puts me down with his talk of their majesties.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IF the boys were easily reconciled to the loss of the gold which they had at first sought with such avidity, the same was not the case with Martin Alonzo; although even he cared less for the loss of the gold than for what he considered an affront to him.