Chapter IX

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

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

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

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

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

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

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

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

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

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

being joined in close association

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

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

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

for the reason that

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

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From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

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

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

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From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

suitable to your needs

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

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From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

every person

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

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From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

set up or found

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

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From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

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

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

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

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

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

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

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

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

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

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

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

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

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

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

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 The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

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From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

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From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

a human being

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

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

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

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From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

with sincerity; without pretense

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

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

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

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

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

a large number or amount

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

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

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

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

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

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

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

at the time that

From this reading AUSTIN MAKES A VENTURE It was late one hot night when Austin first met Captain Farquhar of the S.S.

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

From this reading He had, as usual, made friends with almost everybody in the hotel during the first few days, which said a good deal for his capabilities, considering that most of them were Englishmen; and then, finding their society pall on him, went across to Santa Cruz in search of adventure and more congenial company.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The _Carsegarry_ had reached Las Palmas with three thousand tons of steam coal some ten days earlier, and, because there are disadvantages attached to living on board a vessel that is discharging coal, Farquhar had taken up his abode at the Metropole.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading _Carsegarry_ in a calle of Santa Cruz, and the worthy shipmaster, being then in a somewhat unpleasant position, was sincerely pleased to see him.

but in spite of that

From this reading As it happened, he found the latter in the person of another Englishman with similar tastes; and one or two of their frolics are remembered in that island yet.