Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

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

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

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

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

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

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

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From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

the act of breaking something

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

a borough of New York City

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

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

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

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

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

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

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

moving toward the east

From this reading She had already been ordered to proceed to the eastward, and her sealed instructions would reveal the enterprise in which she was to engage.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading She had already been ordered to proceed to the eastward, and her sealed instructions would reveal the enterprise in which she was to engage.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading She had already been ordered to proceed to the eastward, and her sealed instructions would reveal the enterprise in which she was to engage.

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

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

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

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

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

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

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

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She had already been ordered to proceed to the eastward, and her sealed instructions would reveal the enterprise in which she was to engage.

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

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

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

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

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

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

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

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

a message received and understood

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading She had already been ordered to proceed to the eastward, and her sealed instructions would reveal the enterprise in which she was to engage.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

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

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

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

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

not any; not one

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading She had already been ordered to proceed to the eastward, and her sealed instructions would reveal the enterprise in which she was to engage.

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

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

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

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

continue talking

From this reading She had already been ordered to proceed to the eastward, and her sealed instructions would reveal the enterprise in which she was to engage.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

with little or no delay

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

on the contrary

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

make visible

From this reading She had already been ordered to proceed to the eastward, and her sealed instructions would reveal the enterprise in which she was to engage.

established irrevocably

From this reading She had already been ordered to proceed to the eastward, and her sealed instructions would reveal the enterprise in which she was to engage.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

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

From this reading She had already been ordered to proceed to the eastward, and her sealed instructions would reveal the enterprise in which she was to engage.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The listener was amused rather than impressed by the conversation which was in progress so near him, and especially at the display of dignity and authority on the part of his cousin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

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

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

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

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.

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

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

in or at the place that

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

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

From this reading She had already been ordered to proceed to the eastward, and her sealed instructions would reveal the enterprise in which she was to engage.

during the time that

From this reading The steamer had been so successful while in command of Captain Blowitt in breaking up the shipping of cotton in a port where a larger vessel could not operate, that Christy promptly concluded that she was to be used in a similar enterprise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE OPENING OF THE SECRET ORDERS Christy listened with interest to the conversation in the captain's cabin, though so far it had afforded him no information in regard to the present situation, and it was hardly likely to do so, for he had already been told by Mr. Flint what the next movement of the Bronx was to be.

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

From this reading She had already been ordered to proceed to the eastward, and her sealed instructions would reveal the enterprise in which she was to engage.

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

From this reading Mr. Galvinne had proved himself to be a very gentlemanly officer in what little Christy had seen of him on the voyage from New York; but the situation was entirely changed so far as he was concerned.