Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A BROKEN SWORD.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

in addition

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

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

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

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

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

beautiful daughter of Minos and Pasiphae; she fell in love with Theseus and gave him the thread with which he found his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading A BROKEN SWORD.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

providing freedom from worry

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

the act of departing

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

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

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

set up or found

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

an association of criminals

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

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From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

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

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

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

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

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

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

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

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

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

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

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

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

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

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

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

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

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

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

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 For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

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

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

the senior petty officer; responsible for discipline aboard ship

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

the force of workers available

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

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

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

absolutely essential

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

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

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

on one occasion

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

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

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

get by special effort

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

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

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

not in physical motion

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

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

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading A BROKEN SWORD.

filled with or marked by tears

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

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

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But now--now--the time had come to part; he had the full complement of men their Lordships had directed him to procure, and from their Lordships also had come a message by an Admiralty tender, bidding him sail for the fleets at once.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

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

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

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

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

at the time that

From this reading Ariadne had been happy for five days beyond the time she had expected to be--five days beyond the one when her husband selected those men out of Lewis Granger's house to go forth and serve the King.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.

during the time that

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

which person or people

From this reading For Geoffrey, still looking about in likely quarters, while sending also a press-gang ashore under the command of an old grey-haired lieutenant who had never found promotion--a man old enough to be Geoffrey's father--and still another gang under the command of his master-at-arms, had been enabled to thus long delay his departure.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading Wherefore poor Ariadne, tearful and woebegone, was now superintending the preparations necessary for quitting the _Mignonne_, while Geoffrey was intent on comforting her in every way in his power.