Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

moved to action

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

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

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

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

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

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

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

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

From this reading Let me finish the picture I have begun of the man.

(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 And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

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

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

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From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

take exception to

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He has the frame of a giant, six feet two inches high.

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

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Let me finish the picture I have begun of the man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading He has the frame of a giant, six feet two inches high.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading He has the frame of a giant, six feet two inches high.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He has the frame of a giant, six feet two inches high.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Let me finish the picture I have begun of the man.

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

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He has the frame of a giant, six feet two inches high.

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

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

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

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

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

From this reading Let me finish the picture I have begun of the man.

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

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading He has the frame of a giant, six feet two inches high.

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

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let me finish the picture I have begun of the man.

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

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

engage in

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Let me finish the picture I have begun of the man.

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

From this reading Let me finish the picture I have begun of the man.

as follows

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

and nothing more

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

plural of “pelican” — large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Let me finish the picture I have begun of the man.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

an angry dispute

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

not often

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading He has the frame of a giant, six feet two inches high.

furnish with spars

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

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From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

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

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

a special situation

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

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

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

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

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

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

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

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

From this reading He has the frame of a giant, six feet two inches high.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Captain J. seems to be actuated by only one object, namely, to make a profitable voyage for his employers, regardless of the rights or comforts of his passengers.

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From this reading Captain Jackson--A Drifting Spar--Approaching Talcahuana--Washing-day--Landscapes--Harbor of Talcahuana--Pelicans--A Visit from Officials--Description of the Town--American Houses--Tremont House--A Dinner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading And any little concessions he makes to the demands of his passengers,--and these concessions are few and far between,--any little change he makes for the better in our fare, any thing he does to alleviate the discomforts of our voyage, is done with extreme reluctance, and seldom without a dispute or a serious quarrel.