Chapter VI

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

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

further or added

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

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

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

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

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

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

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

the formal act of approving

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

characterized by great determination

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

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

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

emanating from God

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

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From this reading THE SHIP “DUNDEE,” OF LONDON.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

a social unit living together

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

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

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

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

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

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

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

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

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading THE SHIP “DUNDEE,” OF LONDON.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

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

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

not any; not one

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SHIP “DUNDEE,” OF LONDON.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

a human being

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

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

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

the work of a sailor

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

giving satisfaction

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

transport commercially

From this reading THE SHIP “DUNDEE,” OF LONDON.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

carry out

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

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

From this reading THE SHIP “DUNDEE,” OF LONDON.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

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

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

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

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

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From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The circumstance of Mr. Piper’s early consideration for, and confidence in, my Father, on an occasion which, under the Divine blessing, proved the turning-point of his fortune in life, had induced a feeling of regard and gratitude so decided as to become strongly resistant of the temptation to change.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

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

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

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From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

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

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.

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From this reading But, finding that the applications by letter failed, or at least led to no satisfactory result, one of the principals of the house determined on an application in person,—an undertaking, at that time, involving a most troublesome and tedious journey,—and, totally unexpected, made his appearance at the residence of our family in Whitby.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading SECTION I.—_Entrance on, and General Results of, this New Command._ The aversion of his wife to a change in the port of sailing, though it might retard, did not prevent my Father’s ultimately making that change.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had been applied to by letter, and with reiterated urgency, and offers of additional advantages, by a mercantile firm in London (Messrs. Edward Gale and Sons) to take charge of a ship of theirs, which they were anxious to employ in the northern whale-fishery.