used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
(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 did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading But all of a sudden the canoe scraped, grounded, and stopped.
CharterverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtər/
hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
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 She was very cold, and she knew not whither young Dickory was taking her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
Dickory
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From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
ERRANDnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
a boy or man
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
the act of departing
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
groundedverbUS /ˈɡraʊndɪd/
past form of “ground” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading But all of a sudden the canoe scraped, grounded, and stopped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
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 She was very cold, and she knew not whither young Dickory was taking her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
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 AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
a particular point in time
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
by chance
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
scoundrelsnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəlz/
plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading But all of a sudden the canoe scraped, grounded, and stopped.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
transport commercially
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading But all of a sudden the canoe scraped, grounded, and stopped.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading But all of a sudden the canoe scraped, grounded, and stopped.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She was very cold, and she knew not whither young Dickory was taking her.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
UNSUCCESSFULadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
precisely as stated
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL ERRAND For what seemed a very long time to Kate Bonnet, Dickory Charter paddled bravely through the darkness.
in or at the place that
From this reading She did not believe that in all that darkness he could possibly know where he was going; at any moment that dreadful ship might loom up before them, and lights might be flashed down upon them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading She was very cold, and she knew not whither young Dickory was taking her.
which person or people
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was relieved of the terror and the uncertainty which had fallen upon her during the past few hours, and she was grateful to the brave young fellow who had delivered her from the danger of sailing out upon the sea with a crew of wicked scoundrels who were about to steal her father's ship, and her heart should have beaten high with gratitude and joy, but it did not.
