Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

third-person singular of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

later than; following

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

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

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

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

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

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

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading I soon reached the place of my destination, and finished my business.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

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

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

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

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

any of a group of Indic languages spoken in Kashmir and eastern Afghanistan and northern Pakistan

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

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

From this reading I soon reached the place of my destination, and finished my business.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

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

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

first in order of birth

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

a social unit living together

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

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

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

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

From this reading I soon reached the place of my destination, and finished my business.

set up or found

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

death of a person

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

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

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

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

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

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

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

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

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

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

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

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

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

a small island

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

immediately past

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

the act of departing

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

third-person singular of “mourn” — feel sadness

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

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

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

above and across; more than

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

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

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

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

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I soon reached the place of my destination, and finished my business.

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

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

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

From this reading I soon reached the place of my destination, and finished my business.

living in a particular place

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

acceptance of despair

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

in the near future

From this reading I soon reached the place of my destination, and finished my business.

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

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

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

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

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

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

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

From this reading As I found myself considerably better during the last few days, I hired a canoe and went, leaving the sick to the care of Caroline.

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

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

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

From this reading The day after we had taken possession of our new abode, my father sent me to the Isle of Babaguey, to bring back the things which were left at the house of the Resident.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading M. DARD, WHOM CONTRARY WINDS HAD DETAINED TEN DAYS IN THE PORT OF ST.

the words that are spoken

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.

plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading LOUIS, COMES ON SHORE TO SEE M. PICARD--AGONY OF M. PICARD--HIS LAST WORDS--HIS DEATH--DESPAIR OF HIS CHILDREN--M. THOMAS KINDLY TAKES CHARGE OF PICARD'S FAMILY--THE ELDEST OF THE LADIES GOES AND MOURNS OVER THE GRAVE OF HER FATHER--HER RESIGNATION--M. DARD DISEMBARKS, AND ADOPTS THE WRECKS OF THE PICARD FAMILY--M. DARD MARRIES MISS PICARD, AND AT LAST RETURNS TO FRANCE.