Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

anew

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

(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 He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

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

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

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

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

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

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

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From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

of a cask or barrel

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

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

From this reading The latter, with Crockston's help, informed the young girl of the facts relating to her father's imprisonment.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

having made preparations

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

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

From this reading The latter, with Crockston's help, informed the young girl of the facts relating to her father's imprisonment.

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

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The latter, with Crockston's help, informed the young girl of the facts relating to her father's imprisonment.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

a young female

From this reading The latter, with Crockston's help, informed the young girl of the facts relating to her father's imprisonment.

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

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

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

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

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

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "Thank you, Mr. James; I thank you with my whole heart."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The latter, with Crockston's help, informed the young girl of the facts relating to her father's imprisonment.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

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

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

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

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading The latter, with Crockston's help, informed the young girl of the facts relating to her father's imprisonment.

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

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading The latter, with Crockston's help, informed the young girl of the facts relating to her father's imprisonment.

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

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

go away from a place

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

not any; not one

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

above and across; more than

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

obscene terms for feces

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

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

From this reading The latter, with Crockston's help, informed the young girl of the facts relating to her father's imprisonment.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

express in words

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Thank you, Mr. James; I thank you with my whole heart."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

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

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading He said that he had carefully broached the subject of the prisoners of war to Beauregard, but, as the General did not seem disposed at all in their favour, he had thought it better to say no more about it, but think the matter over again.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

at the time that

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "Thank you, Mr. James; I thank you with my whole heart."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The latter, with Crockston's help, informed the young girl of the facts relating to her father's imprisonment.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading THE ESCAPE Miss Jenny, sitting at the poop of the _Dolphin_, was anxiously waiting the Captain's return; when the latter went up to her she could not utter a word, but her eyes questioned James Playfair more eagerly than her lips could have done.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."

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

From this reading The latter, with Crockston's help, informed the young girl of the facts relating to her father's imprisonment.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Since Mr. Halliburtt is not free in the town, his escape will be more difficult; but I will finish my task, and I promise you, Miss Jenny, that the _Dolphin_ shall not leave Charleston without having your father on board."