Chapter V

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

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

consider or hold as true

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

later than; following

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

(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 Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

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

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

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

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

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

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Something prompted me to choose the latter, and I immediately communicated my decision to London.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

heavy feathered-legged breed of draft horse originally from Scotland

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading Something prompted me to choose the latter, and I immediately communicated my decision to London.

carefully weighed

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

dearly loved

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Something prompted me to choose the latter, and I immediately communicated my decision to London.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

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

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

showing approval

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

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

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

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

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

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

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Something prompted me to choose the latter, and I immediately communicated my decision to London.

of great significance or value

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

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

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

a large sailing ship that was engaged in the British trade with India

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

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

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

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

From this reading Something prompted me to choose the latter, and I immediately communicated my decision to London.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

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

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

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

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

come into possession of

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

possessive form of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

continue talking

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Something prompted me to choose the latter, and I immediately communicated my decision to London.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

in the recent past

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

precisely, exactly

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

express in words

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

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

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something prompted me to choose the latter, and I immediately communicated my decision to London.

move hurridly

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

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 V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

a republic in northeastern South America on the Atlantic; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1975

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

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

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

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

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

hard to endure

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’

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

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

precisely as stated

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

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

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading For an hour or two I was exercised in my mind as to the proper course I ought to pursue in my own interests; that is, whether I should accept the ‘Clydesdale’ appointment, or undertake my friend’s commission.

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

From this reading V THE PIRATE’S TREASURE A TRUE AND DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SEA At the time the startling events I am about to relate occurred, I had but recently passed my final examination in medicine, after what I may modestly say was a successful course of study in Glasgow, of which city I am a native.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Singularly enough, on the very day that I received the intimation that my application had been favourably considered, I was placed in possession of a letter from a dear friend in London, asking me if I would proceed on his behalf with all possible speed to Surinam, on a very delicate and important mission.

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

From this reading For some time I had been anxiously expecting my diploma, which would give me the right to practice my profession, and I was trying to obtain an appointment as surgeon on board a splendid East Indiaman, known as the ‘Clydesdale.’