Chapter XII · Chapter 12

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

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

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

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

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading DOINGS ON BOARD THE "FOAM."

the people of Great Britain

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

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From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

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

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

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From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

recognizable; marked

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

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

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading DOINGS ON BOARD THE "FOAM."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

having lost your job

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading DOINGS ON BOARD THE "FOAM."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

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From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

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

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

not in action or at work

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

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

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

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

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

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

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

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 Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

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From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

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

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DOINGS ON BOARD THE "FOAM."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

several time

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

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From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

An object, such as an inscribed ring or stone, thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

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

From this reading DOINGS ON BOARD THE "FOAM."

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

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

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

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

up to a particular time

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

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

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

a just detectable amount

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

up to a particular time

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

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

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

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

From this reading Being curious to know the cause of the firing, Manton climbed the mountains until he gained the dividing ridge,--which, however, he did not succeed in doing till late in the afternoon, the way being rugged as well as long.

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

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

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

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

during the time that

From this reading While the warlike demonstrations we have described were being made by the British cruiser, the crew of the Foam were not idle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The nature of this part of our story requires that we should turn back, repeatedly, in order to trace the movements of the different parties which cooeperated with each other.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In consequence of the capture of Bumpus by the savages, Gascoyne's message was, of course, not delivered to Manton, and the first mate of the sandal-wood trader would have known nothing about the fight that raged on the other side of the island on the Sunday but for the three shots, fired by the first lieutenant of the Talisman, which decided the fate of the day.