Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "Let me alone!

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

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

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

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

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

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

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

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

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

the act or process of complicating

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Take you hands off of me!" shouted a voice that sounded rather familiar to Christy, as he and his father were still talking on the deck.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

a man of refinement

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

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

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

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

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Take you hands off of me!" shouted a voice that sounded rather familiar to Christy, as he and his father were still talking on the deck.

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

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

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

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

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

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

immediately past

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Let me alone!

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

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

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

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

From this reading "Let me alone!

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

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

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

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

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

on the contrary

From this reading Take you hands off of me!" shouted a voice that sounded rather familiar to Christy, as he and his father were still talking on the deck.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

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

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Take you hands off of me!" shouted a voice that sounded rather familiar to Christy, as he and his father were still talking on the deck.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

a male human offspring

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Take you hands off of me!" shouted a voice that sounded rather familiar to Christy, as he and his father were still talking on the deck.

having a supporting base

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

not in physical motion

From this reading Take you hands off of me!" shouted a voice that sounded rather familiar to Christy, as he and his father were still talking on the deck.

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 The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

carry out

From this reading Take you hands off of me!" shouted a voice that sounded rather familiar to Christy, as he and his father were still talking on the deck.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Take you hands off of me!" shouted a voice that sounded rather familiar to Christy, as he and his father were still talking on the deck.

express in words

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

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

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

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

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

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

From this reading Take you hands off of me!" shouted a voice that sounded rather familiar to Christy, as he and his father were still talking on the deck.

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

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

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

From this reading Captain Passford and Christy were standing on the quarter deck together; and, as the latter had not had time to tell his father his adventure before, he was now relating it.

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

From this reading A COMPLICATION AT GLENFIELD The boat in which Christy had come on shore carried off to the steamer the last load of supplies, and she sailed in the middle of the afternoon.

which person or people

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Take you hands off of me!" shouted a voice that sounded rather familiar to Christy, as he and his father were still talking on the deck.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading The captain was amused with the story, and told his son that he had been approached by a gentleman who said his name was Pierson, and he was probably the father of the enterprising young man who had been so zealous to assist in the purchase of a suitable vessel for the service of the Confederates.