Chapter XIX · The Only Duty That Minnie Can Understand

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

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading The Old Sailor was immensely delighted, and took an active interest in Joshua's doings.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

anew

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

(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 He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

in addition

From this reading And he took many other opportunities of instructing Joshua in the duties of mate and master, and also in navigation and astronomy.

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

From this reading The Old Sailor was immensely delighted, and took an active interest in Joshua's doings.

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

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

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

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole

From this reading And he took many other opportunities of instructing Joshua in the duties of mate and master, and also in navigation and astronomy.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

push one's way

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

in a busy manner

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

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

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

greatly pleased

From this reading The Old Sailor was immensely delighted, and took an active interest in Joshua's doings.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading The Old Sailor was immensely delighted, and took an active interest in Joshua's doings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading And he took many other opportunities of instructing Joshua in the duties of mate and master, and also in navigation and astronomy.

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

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

a movement into or inward

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

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

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

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

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

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

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading The Old Sailor was immensely delighted, and took an active interest in Joshua's doings.

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

From this reading The Old Sailor was immensely delighted, and took an active interest in Joshua's doings.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading And he took many other opportunities of instructing Joshua in the duties of mate and master, and also in navigation and astronomy.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The Old Sailor was immensely delighted, and took an active interest in Joshua's doings.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

in collaboration or cooperation

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

possessive form of “joshua” — (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho

From this reading The Old Sailor was immensely delighted, and took an active interest in Joshua's doings.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

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

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

occurring by chance

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

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

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And he took many other opportunities of instructing Joshua in the duties of mate and master, and also in navigation and astronomy.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading And he took many other opportunities of instructing Joshua in the duties of mate and master, and also in navigation and astronomy.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading And he took many other opportunities of instructing Joshua in the duties of mate and master, and also in navigation and astronomy.

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

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

absolutely essential

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

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

From this reading The Old Sailor was immensely delighted, and took an active interest in Joshua's doings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading And he took many other opportunities of instructing Joshua in the duties of mate and master, and also in navigation and astronomy.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And he took many other opportunities of instructing Joshua in the duties of mate and master, and also in navigation and astronomy.

above and across; more than

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

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

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The Old Sailor was immensely delighted, and took an active interest in Joshua's doings.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

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

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

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

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

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

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

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

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Old Sailor was immensely delighted, and took an active interest in Joshua's doings.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

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

From this reading The "Merry Andrew" was nearly ready for sea again, and Joshua, having been duly installed as third mate, was busily employed superintending cargo.

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

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

at the time that

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When he was told of the engagement between Joshua and Ellen, he smacked Joshua on the back and shook his hand again and again, and kissed Ellen a dozen times, the old rogue! as if he were the lucky man, and Joshua had nothing to do with it.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.

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

From this reading He took a private opportunity of entering into a confidential conversation with the young lovers, and told them he had made over his barge and all his little property to Ellen and Joshua jointly, "for better or worse," he added, with a vague idea that those words were necessary in the circumstances of the case.