Chapter VII

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

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

as acknowledged

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

a quantity of money

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

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

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

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

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

any thing at all

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

causing inconvenience

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Regarded in cold blood, the hairbreadth escapes of that evening read almost like a nightmare.

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From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

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

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Regarded in cold blood, the hairbreadth escapes of that evening read almost like a nightmare.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

the act of departing

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading Regarded in cold blood, the hairbreadth escapes of that evening read almost like a nightmare.

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

From this reading Regarded in cold blood, the hairbreadth escapes of that evening read almost like a nightmare.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

at or to or toward the front

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

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From this reading Regarded in cold blood, the hairbreadth escapes of that evening read almost like a nightmare.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

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

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

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

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

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

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

an occurrence of something

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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

From this reading THE 'ISLAND QUEEN.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Regarded in cold blood, the hairbreadth escapes of that evening read almost like a nightmare.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

a plan for attaining a particular goal

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

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

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading Regarded in cold blood, the hairbreadth escapes of that evening read almost like a nightmare.

not any; not one

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

come to pass

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

and nothing more

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

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From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

by chance

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading THE 'ISLAND QUEEN.'

on the contrary

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Regarded in cold blood, the hairbreadth escapes of that evening read almost like a nightmare.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Regarded in cold blood, the hairbreadth escapes of that evening read almost like a nightmare.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

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

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

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

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

a quantity of money

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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

From this reading THE 'ISLAND QUEEN.'

for that reason; as a result

From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

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From this reading (She was his own property, and for that reason, perhaps, he was rather inclined to over-estimate her capabilities.) In the present instance, however, she was called upon to put forward all her good qualities, for in spite of the large sum it had cost Veneda to charter him, the captain was fully aware of the risk he had taken upon himself, and he had therefore no desire that anything should occur to impede or delay his departure.

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

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

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

From this reading As far as his own powers went he had small fear, for he was in every way a capable seaman; but he knew that it required not only considerable skill, but a fair amount of luck besides, to manoeuvre successfully out of such an admittedly awkward harbour on a dark night.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Fortunately for the success of the escape from Valparaiso, the wind blew almost a hurricane from the schooner's most favourable quarter, and, as Captain Boulger was careful to impress upon his passengers, "the _Island Queen_ hadn't her equal in the whole of the South Pacific for foot."