Chapter XI · Chapter 11

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading MARCY IN ACTION.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

(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 Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

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

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

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

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

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

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

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

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

lacking funds

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

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

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

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

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

long and light rowing boat; especially for racing

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

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

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

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

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

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

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

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

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

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

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

ten 10s

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

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

From this reading MARCY IN ACTION.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

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

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

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From this reading MARCY IN ACTION.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

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

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

above and across; more than

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

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

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

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

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

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

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

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

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

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

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

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

From this reading Marcy Gray was somewhat surprised, though not at all abashed, to find himself treated as an honored guest on board the gunboat.

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

From this reading Breakfast over, the two stepped into the captain's gig and were taken on board the _Southfield_ and into the presence of the officer who commanded the naval part of the expedition.

at the time that

From this reading When the story was finished the captain believed with his executive officer that it required courage to be loyal to the old flag in that country.

which person or people

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He took breakfast with Captain Benton, who did not think it beneath his dignity to acknowledge that he was glad to know he was seventeen hundred dollars richer than he thought he was, and who listened with the deepest interest to the boy's account of the various adventures that had befallen him since the war broke out.