Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Captain Passford desired to understand in what capacity the Scotian was approaching the American coast before he made his final arrangements.

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

From this reading Captain Dinsmore was requested to produce his papers, and Christy conducted him to his cabin.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Captain Passford desired to understand in what capacity the Scotian was approaching the American coast before he made his final arrangements.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

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

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

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

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

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

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Captain Passford desired to understand in what capacity the Scotian was approaching the American coast before he made his final arrangements.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

a borough of New York City

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Captain Dinsmore was requested to produce his papers, and Christy conducted him to his cabin.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Captain Passford desired to understand in what capacity the Scotian was approaching the American coast before he made his final arrangements.

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

From this reading Captain Dinsmore was requested to produce his papers, and Christy conducted him to his cabin.

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

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

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From this reading Captain Dinsmore was requested to produce his papers, and Christy conducted him to his cabin.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Captain Passford desired to understand in what capacity the Scotian was approaching the American coast before he made his final arrangements.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Captain Dinsmore was requested to produce his papers, and Christy conducted him to his cabin.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

wanted intensely

From this reading Captain Passford desired to understand in what capacity the Scotian was approaching the American coast before he made his final arrangements.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

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From this reading Captain Dinsmore was requested to produce his papers, and Christy conducted him to his cabin.

-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

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

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

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

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Captain Passford desired to understand in what capacity the Scotian was approaching the American coast before he made his final arrangements.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

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

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

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

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

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

From this reading Captain Dinsmore was requested to produce his papers, and Christy conducted him to his cabin.

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

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

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

From this reading Captain Dinsmore was requested to produce his papers, and Christy conducted him to his cabin.

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

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Captain Passford desired to understand in what capacity the Scotian was approaching the American coast before he made his final arrangements.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

something you have to do

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

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From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Captain Dinsmore was requested to produce his papers, and Christy conducted him to his cabin.

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From this reading Captain Passford desired to understand in what capacity the Scotian was approaching the American coast before he made his final arrangements.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Captain Dinsmore was requested to produce his papers, and Christy conducted him to his cabin.

asked for

From this reading Captain Dinsmore was requested to produce his papers, and Christy conducted him to his cabin.

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

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

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

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

in a studious manner

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

watch and direct

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

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

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

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

From this reading As his father had advised him always to be on such occasions, he was studiously polite, as in fact he was at all times.

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

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Captain Passford desired to understand in what capacity the Scotian was approaching the American coast before he made his final arrangements.

under normal conditions

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

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

From this reading Captain Dinsmore was requested to produce his papers, and Christy conducted him to his cabin.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Captain Passford desired to understand in what capacity the Scotian was approaching the American coast before he made his final arrangements.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

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

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whether the other captain was usually so or not, he was certainly courteous in every respect, though, with the heavy misfortune which had befallen him, it was vastly more difficult for him to control his feelings, and conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner.

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

From this reading THE SCOTIAN BECOMES THE OCKLOCKONEE As he went to the deck of the Bronx, the young commander sent the first lieutenant on board of the prize to superintend the arrangements for disposing of the ship's company.