Chapter XVI · Sailor Jack, the Trader

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

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

(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 At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

From this reading In less than a week he was strong enough to ride to Baton Rouge with Rodney.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

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

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

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From this reading His faithful friend Bowen declared that he could see him getting well.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

enroll into service compulsorily

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading His faithful friend Bowen declared that he could see him getting well.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In less than a week he was strong enough to ride to Baton Rouge with Rodney.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading His faithful friend Bowen declared that he could see him getting well.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His faithful friend Bowen declared that he could see him getting well.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading His faithful friend Bowen declared that he could see him getting well.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

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

From this reading His faithful friend Bowen declared that he could see him getting well.

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

From this reading In less than a week he was strong enough to ride to Baton Rouge with Rodney.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

a small worthless amount

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In less than a week he was strong enough to ride to Baton Rouge with Rodney.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

place in proper rank

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

go across or through

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

a human being

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

a high-ranking university administrator

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

return to an original state

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading In less than a week he was strong enough to ride to Baton Rouge with Rodney.

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From this reading In less than a week he was strong enough to ride to Baton Rouge with Rodney.

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

From this reading In less than a week he was strong enough to ride to Baton Rouge with Rodney.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading His faithful friend Bowen declared that he could see him getting well.

having a supporting base

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading In less than a week he was strong enough to ride to Baton Rouge with Rodney.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In less than a week he was strong enough to ride to Baton Rouge with Rodney.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

in the direction of

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

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

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In less than a week he was strong enough to ride to Baton Rouge with Rodney.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

(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 His faithful friend Bowen declared that he could see him getting well.

which person or people

From this reading He reported to the provost marshal, who listened in amazement to his story, and gave him and Bowen a standing pass in and out of the Union lines.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

greatly desired

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In less than a week he was strong enough to ride to Baton Rouge with Rodney.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading At the end of two weeks he began to wonder why he did not hear from Jack, and at the end of three that wished-for individual presented himself in person, much to the delight of all his relatives.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Marcy Gray could bring himself to believe that he was not dreaming, and that he would awake to find himself a conscript guard at the Millen prison pen, but this uncertainty did not prevent him from making long strides toward recovery.