Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading And when at last he bought a steamer, and arrived at Kingston, the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the yacht _Summer Shelter_ had both departed.

in addition

From this reading But the Captain found the letter from Mrs. Cliff, and while this explained a great deal, it also puzzled him greatly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading And when at last he bought a steamer, and arrived at Kingston, the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the yacht _Summer Shelter_ had both departed.

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

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And when at last he bought a steamer, and arrived at Kingston, the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the yacht _Summer Shelter_ had both departed.

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

the two together, not just one

From this reading And when at last he bought a steamer, and arrived at Kingston, the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the yacht _Summer Shelter_ had both departed.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading And when at last he bought a steamer, and arrived at Kingston, the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the yacht _Summer Shelter_ had both departed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

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

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading But the Captain found the letter from Mrs. Cliff, and while this explained a great deal, it also puzzled him greatly.

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

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But the Captain found the letter from Mrs. Cliff, and while this explained a great deal, it also puzzled him greatly.

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

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

well in the past; former

From this reading And when at last he bought a steamer, and arrived at Kingston, the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the yacht _Summer Shelter_ had both departed.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading But that steamer started before her time, and when he reached Vera Cruz, he found it impossible to leave immediately for his destination.

characterized by great determination

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

your usual mood

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

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

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

divisible by two

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading But the Captain found the letter from Mrs. Cliff, and while this explained a great deal, it also puzzled him greatly.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But that steamer started before her time, and when he reached Vera Cruz, he found it impossible to leave immediately for his destination.

set up or found

From this reading But that steamer started before her time, and when he reached Vera Cruz, he found it impossible to leave immediately for his destination.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But the Captain found the letter from Mrs. Cliff, and while this explained a great deal, it also puzzled him greatly.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading But the Captain found the letter from Mrs. Cliff, and while this explained a great deal, it also puzzled him greatly.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

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

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

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

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

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

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading But that steamer started before her time, and when he reached Vera Cruz, he found it impossible to leave immediately for his destination.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading But that steamer started before her time, and when he reached Vera Cruz, he found it impossible to leave immediately for his destination.

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

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But that steamer started before her time, and when he reached Vera Cruz, he found it impossible to leave immediately for his destination.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

and nothing more

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

a town on the Hudson River in New York

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

immediately past

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

go away from a place

From this reading But that steamer started before her time, and when he reached Vera Cruz, he found it impossible to leave immediately for his destination.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading But the Captain found the letter from Mrs. Cliff, and while this explained a great deal, it also puzzled him greatly.

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

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

something that is lost

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

come together

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But the Captain found the letter from Mrs. Cliff, and while this explained a great deal, it also puzzled him greatly.

in a northern direction

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

and nothing more

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

a native or inhabitant of Peru

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading But the Captain found the letter from Mrs. Cliff, and while this explained a great deal, it also puzzled him greatly.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But that steamer started before her time, and when he reached Vera Cruz, he found it impossible to leave immediately for his destination.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

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

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But that steamer started before her time, and when he reached Vera Cruz, he found it impossible to leave immediately for his destination.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

a state of acute pain

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

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

From this reading But the Captain found the letter from Mrs. Cliff, and while this explained a great deal, it also puzzled him greatly.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

work hard

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

in the direction of

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

at the time that

From this reading But that steamer started before her time, and when he reached Vera Cruz, he found it impossible to leave immediately for his destination.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

during the time that

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE PEOPLE ON THE "MONTEREY" The vessel which had last appeared upon the scene and which was now steaming down towards the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the _Summer Shelter_, while the small steamer from the Mediterranean was making her way northward to meet her, was the _Monterey_ of Vera Cruz, and carried Captain Philip Horn and his wife Edna.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

produce a literary work

From this reading As soon as Captain Horn had heard of the danger which threatened the treasure which was on its way from London to the Peruvian government,--treasure which had cost him such toil, anxiety, and suffering, and in the final just disposition of which he felt the deepest interest and even responsibility,--although, in fact, the care and charge of which had passed entirely out of his hands,--he determined not only to write to Shirley to go to Jamaica, but to go there himself without loss of time, believing from what he had heard that he could surely reach Kingston before the arrival there of the _Dunkery Beacon_.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading And when at last he bought a steamer, and arrived at Kingston, the _Dunkery Beacon_ and the yacht _Summer Shelter_ had both departed.