Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading So there would still be some little shipping, and its accessories, at the wharves.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

(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 He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

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

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

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

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

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

From this reading His best course would be in the opposite direction.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading His best course would be in the opposite direction.

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From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

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

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

without stop or interruption

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading His best course would be in the opposite direction.

plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading His best course would be in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

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From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

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

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

highest in quality

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

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

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

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

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

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

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

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

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

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

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So there would still be some little shipping, and its accessories, at the wharves.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

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 _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

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

From this reading So there would still be some little shipping, and its accessories, at the wharves.

something that is lost

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

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

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

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

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading His best course would be in the opposite direction.

above and across; more than

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

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

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

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From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading So there would still be some little shipping, and its accessories, at the wharves.

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

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So there would still be some little shipping, and its accessories, at the wharves.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading So there would still be some little shipping, and its accessories, at the wharves.

not in physical motion

From this reading So there would still be some little shipping, and its accessories, at the wharves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

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

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So there would still be some little shipping, and its accessories, at the wharves.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

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

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

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

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.

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From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

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From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

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

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

during the time that

From this reading Therefore, having leaped across the fence to the alley behind the Faringfield grounds, he turned to the right and ran; for he had bethought him, while fleeing through the garden, that he might probably find a row-boat at the Faringfield wharves.

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From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _Wherein Captain Winwood Declines a Promotion._ Philip assumed that the greatest risk would lie in departing the town by the route over which he had made his entrance, and in which he had left a trail of alarm.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading He guessed that, as the port of New York was open to all but the rebel Americans and their allies the French, Mr. Faringfield would have continued his trade in the small way possible, under the British flag, that his loss by the war might be the less, and his means of secretly aiding the rebel cause might be the more.