Chapter I

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

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

(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 Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THE CATTLE-BARON'S DAUGHTER," "THE DUST OF CONFLICT," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," ETC.

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

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

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

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

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

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THE CATTLE-BARON'S DAUGHTER," "THE DUST OF CONFLICT," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," ETC.

plural of “banana” — any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THE CATTLE-BARON'S DAUGHTER," "THE DUST OF CONFLICT," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," ETC.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THE CATTLE-BARON'S DAUGHTER," "THE DUST OF CONFLICT," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," ETC.

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From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

a female human offspring

From this reading AUTHOR OF "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THE CATTLE-BARON'S DAUGHTER," "THE DUST OF CONFLICT," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," ETC.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

remove the dust from

From this reading AUTHOR OF "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THE CATTLE-BARON'S DAUGHTER," "THE DUST OF CONFLICT," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," ETC.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

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

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THE CATTLE-BARON'S DAUGHTER," "THE DUST OF CONFLICT," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," ETC.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

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

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

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

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

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

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

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

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

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

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

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From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

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

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

according to the clock

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THE CATTLE-BARON'S DAUGHTER," "THE DUST OF CONFLICT," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," ETC.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

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

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

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

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

approval to do something

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading AUTHOR OF "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THE CATTLE-BARON'S DAUGHTER," "THE DUST OF CONFLICT," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," ETC.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

uttered with a trill

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

established irrevocably

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

experiencing motion sickness

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

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

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THE CATTLE-BARON'S DAUGHTER," "THE DUST OF CONFLICT," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," ETC.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THE CATTLE-BARON'S DAUGHTER," "THE DUST OF CONFLICT," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," ETC.

a special situation

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

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

From this reading Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the _Estremedura_ was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer.

plural of “tomato” — mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

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

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

at the time that

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THE CATTLE-BARON'S DAUGHTER," "THE DUST OF CONFLICT," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," ETC.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She traded round the islands of the Canary archipelago with mules and camels, tomatoes, bananas, onions, and seasick English tourists, as fortune favoured her.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was about seven o'clock in the evening when sobrecargo Austin boarded the little mail-boat _Estremedura_ as she lay rolling at anchor on the long, moon-lit heave that worked into the roadstead of Santa Cruz, Palma.

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

From this reading Now, as the heavily sealed document Austin carried in his pocket declared, she was to sail for Las Palmas, Grand Canary, with the Cuban mail, by the gracious permission of the young King of Spain.