Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading He was absolute owner as well as captain, and his own buyer and seller as well.

anew

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading There were a good many countries in South America to choose from.

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

From this reading He was absolute owner as well as captain, and his own buyer and seller as well.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

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

From this reading He was absolute owner as well as captain, and his own buyer and seller as well.

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

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

a person who buys

From this reading He was absolute owner as well as captain, and his own buyer and seller as well.

an indefinite time in the future

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

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

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

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

From this reading He was absolute owner as well as captain, and his own buyer and seller as well.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

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

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

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

From this reading There were a good many countries in South America to choose from.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There were a good many countries in South America to choose from.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were a good many countries in South America to choose from.

the act of departing

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There were a good many countries in South America to choose from.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

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

From this reading He was absolute owner as well as captain, and his own buyer and seller as well.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of youth and spring; wife of Hercules; daughter of Zeus and Hera; cupbearer to the Olympian gods

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

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

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

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

From this reading He was absolute owner as well as captain, and his own buyer and seller as well.

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

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

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From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

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

From this reading There were a good many countries in South America to choose from.

by chance

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

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

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

not any; not one

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

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

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was absolute owner as well as captain, and his own buyer and seller as well.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading He was absolute owner as well as captain, and his own buyer and seller as well.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

From this reading He was absolute owner as well as captain, and his own buyer and seller as well.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading There were a good many countries in South America to choose from.

carry out

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

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

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were a good many countries in South America to choose from.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

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

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

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

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil

From this reading Then the _Hawk_ would maybe deliver the biggest part off the coast of Venezuela in the night, and the _Hebe Maitland_ would, like as not, sail into Rio by-and-by and pay her duty on the rest, and take a cargo to New York as properly as a lady going to church.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

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

From this reading He was absolute owner as well as captain, and his own buyer and seller as well.

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From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He was absolute owner as well as captain, and his own buyer and seller as well.

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

From this reading There were a good many countries in South America to choose from.

at the time that

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

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

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading It wasn't wise to visit the same one right along, though there was apt to be a new government when we came again.

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

From this reading He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.

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 He carried no cargoes but his own, which he made up for the most part in New York or Philadelphia, and would bill the _Hebe Maitland_ maybe to Rio Janeiro.