Chapter VIII

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

later than; following

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

how long something has existed

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

king of the Visigoths who captured Rome in 410 (370-410)

From this reading So Bonny, with Alaric to assist, began to carry the things below.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading So Bonny, with Alaric to assist, began to carry the things below.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

being joined in close association

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

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

From this reading So Bonny, with Alaric to assist, began to carry the things below.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading So Bonny, with Alaric to assist, began to carry the things below.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

plural of “berth” — a job in an organization

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

next to; at the side of

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading So Bonny, with Alaric to assist, began to carry the things below.

a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading So Bonny, with Alaric to assist, began to carry the things below.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

straighten with a comb

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

gotten under control

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading The cabin was very small, dirty, and stuffy.

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From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

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

From this reading The cabin was very small, dirty, and stuffy.

hit hard

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Bonny, with Alaric to assist, began to carry the things below.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

lacking fresh air

From this reading The cabin was very small, dirty, and stuffy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

inflected form of “tar” — coat with tar

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading So Bonny, with Alaric to assist, began to carry the things below.

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

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading There was a clock nailed to the forward bulkhead; beneath it was fastened a small, cheap mirror, and beside this, attached to a bit of tarred twine, hung the ship's comb.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

the act of using

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

precisely as stated

From this reading The cabin was very small, dirty, and stuffy.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

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

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading AN UNLUCKY SMASH Captain Duff's first order after peace was thus restored and he had recovered the use of his voice, temporarily lost through amazement at the spectacle of a sailor before the mast paying out of his own pocket for a ship's stores, and stores of such an extraordinary character as well, was that the goods thus acquired should be immediately transferred to his own cabin.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It contained two wide transom berths, one on each side, a table bearing the stains of innumerable meals and black with age, and two stools.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So Bonny, with Alaric to assist, began to carry the things below.