Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

the state of being absent

From this reading Conduct based on an idea of two years’ absence had to be suddenly and entirely altered.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

anew

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading Conduct based on an idea of two years’ absence had to be suddenly and entirely altered.

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

From this reading Conduct based on an idea of two years’ absence had to be suddenly and entirely altered.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

eagerly desirous

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

having a base

From this reading Conduct based on an idea of two years’ absence had to be suddenly and entirely altered.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a source of some little protestation of spirit to Miss Jelks that the captain had been brought home by his faithful boatswain.

a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen

From this reading It was a source of some little protestation of spirit to Miss Jelks that the captain had been brought home by his faithful boatswain.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was a source of some little protestation of spirit to Miss Jelks that the captain had been brought home by his faithful boatswain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was the version sanctioned—if not invented—by Mr. Robert Vyner.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

being attentive to women like an ideal knight

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Conduct based on an idea of two years’ absence had to be suddenly and entirely altered.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

characterized by great determination

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Conduct based on an idea of two years’ absence had to be suddenly and entirely altered.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading It was a source of some little protestation of spirit to Miss Jelks that the captain had been brought home by his faithful boatswain.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

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

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was a source of some little protestation of spirit to Miss Jelks that the captain had been brought home by his faithful boatswain.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Conduct based on an idea of two years’ absence had to be suddenly and entirely altered.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was the version sanctioned—if not invented—by Mr. Robert Vyner.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

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From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading It was the version sanctioned—if not invented—by Mr. Robert Vyner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

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From this reading It was a source of some little protestation of spirit to Miss Jelks that the captain had been brought home by his faithful boatswain.

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

From this reading It was a source of some little protestation of spirit to Miss Jelks that the captain had been brought home by his faithful boatswain.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

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

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was the version sanctioned—if not invented—by Mr. Robert Vyner.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

of an obscure nature

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was the version sanctioned—if not invented—by Mr. Robert Vyner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading It was a source of some little protestation of spirit to Miss Jelks that the captain had been brought home by his faithful boatswain.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

cause to move back by force or influence

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading It was the version sanctioned—if not invented—by Mr. Robert Vyner.

conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

From this reading It was the version sanctioned—if not invented—by Mr. Robert Vyner.

except for; apart from

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

willing to deprive yourself

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

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

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

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

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading It was a source of some little protestation of spirit to Miss Jelks that the captain had been brought home by his faithful boatswain.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading It was a source of some little protestation of spirit to Miss Jelks that the captain had been brought home by his faithful boatswain.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Conduct based on an idea of two years’ absence had to be suddenly and entirely altered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

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

From this reading Conduct based on an idea of two years’ absence had to be suddenly and entirely altered.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading It was the version sanctioned—if not invented—by Mr. Robert Vyner.

forceful exertion

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

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

From this reading It was the version sanctioned—if not invented—by Mr. Robert Vyner.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

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

From this reading It was a subject on which the captain was dumb, but in some mysterious fashion it came to be understood that it was a device on the part of a self-sacrificing and chivalrous ship-master to save Miss Hartley from the attentions of a determined admirer she had met in London.

which person or people

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CAPTAIN TRIMBLETT was back again in his old quarters, and already so much improved in health that he was able to repel with considerable vigor the many inquirers who were anxious to be put in possession of the real facts concerning his pretended marriage.

a late time of life

From this reading Conduct based on an idea of two years’ absence had to be suddenly and entirely altered.