Chapter XX

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

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

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

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

(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 IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

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From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

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

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

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

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

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

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, Diego was too young, too happy in the excitement of the voyage, to care much.

(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 Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

brought into existence

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

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

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

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

From this reading Besides, Diego was too young, too happy in the excitement of the voyage, to care much.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

without doubt or question

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

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

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

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

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

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From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading It was generally felt that Martin Alonzo was the life and soul of the enterprise, and that the honors and authority which were to fall to the admiral were quite undeserved.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Besides, Diego was too young, too happy in the excitement of the voyage, to care much.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading It was generally felt that Martin Alonzo was the life and soul of the enterprise, and that the honors and authority which were to fall to the admiral were quite undeserved.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It was generally felt that Martin Alonzo was the life and soul of the enterprise, and that the honors and authority which were to fall to the admiral were quite undeserved.

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

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Besides, Diego was too young, too happy in the excitement of the voyage, to care much.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

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

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

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

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

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

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading It was generally felt that Martin Alonzo was the life and soul of the enterprise, and that the honors and authority which were to fall to the admiral were quite undeserved.

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From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

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

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

defiance of authority

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

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 IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was generally felt that Martin Alonzo was the life and soul of the enterprise, and that the honors and authority which were to fall to the admiral were quite undeserved.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

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

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Besides, Diego was too young, too happy in the excitement of the voyage, to care much.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

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

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading It was generally felt that Martin Alonzo was the life and soul of the enterprise, and that the honors and authority which were to fall to the admiral were quite undeserved.

carry out

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

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

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

a special situation

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

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

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Besides, Diego was too young, too happy in the excitement of the voyage, to care much.

in the direction of

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

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

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

not deserved or earned

From this reading It was generally felt that Martin Alonzo was the life and soul of the enterprise, and that the honors and authority which were to fall to the admiral were quite undeserved.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

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

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

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

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Diego felt that Martin Alonzo was intent on a thing that was wrong--his cousin’s manner indicated that--but he could not reason on it; for he did not clearly understand what the relations were between the captain and the admiral.

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

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Of course he justified himself to himself, and rehearsed in his own mind how he had contributed money and influence, without which the voyage could not have been undertaken; but down in his heart he knew that he was bent on a wrong deed, and it must have been borne in on his better nature that the real cause of his dislike for the admiral was born of a union of jealousy and an insubordination which could not brook authority from any one.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading IT was all wrong and utterly indefensible for Martin Alonzo to take the attitude he did towards the admiral, and Martin Alonzo knew it quite as well as any one.

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

From this reading Besides, Diego was too young, too happy in the excitement of the voyage, to care much.