used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It cannot be said that his first acquaintance with military life had lifted Tristram's spirits.
in addition
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
a quantity of money
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It cannot be said that his first acquaintance with military life had lifted Tristram's spirits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
cannot
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From this reading It cannot be said that his first acquaintance with military life had lifted Tristram's spirits.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
Coldstreams
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From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
endeavoured
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From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
a social unit living together
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
IntentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It cannot be said that his first acquaintance with military life had lifted Tristram's spirits.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It cannot be said that his first acquaintance with military life had lifted Tristram's spirits.
held up in the air
From this reading It cannot be said that his first acquaintance with military life had lifted Tristram's spirits.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
come together
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading It cannot be said that his first acquaintance with military life had lifted Tristram's spirits.
noncenounUS /nɑːns/
the present occasion
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
and nothing more
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
PavilionsnounUS /pəˈvɪljənz/
plural of “pavilion” — large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
RegimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
Runacles
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From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It cannot be said that his first acquaintance with military life had lifted Tristram's spirits.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
smellingnounUS /ˈsmelɪŋ/
the act of perceiving the odor of something
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
a male human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It cannot be said that his first acquaintance with military life had lifted Tristram's spirits.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
transport-ship
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From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
TristramnounUS /ˈtrɪstrəm/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
Tristram's
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From this reading It cannot be said that his first acquaintance with military life had lifted Tristram's spirits.
twenty-sixadjective
being six more than twenty
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tristram, meanwhile, was lying in darkness on board the _Good Intent_, a frigate of twenty-six guns, converted for the nonce into a transport-ship to accommodate three companies of his Majesty's Second Household Regiment, the Coldstreams.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To this regiment the Earl had thought fit to attach him at first, not only on account of his fine inches, but also to keep him out of his father's way, being unwilling that the two should meet until he had visited the Blue Pavilions and endeavoured to bring Captain Barker and Captain Runacles to terms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It cannot be said that his first acquaintance with military life had lifted Tristram's spirits.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The frigate--to which he had been conveyed without further resistance--struck him as smelling extremely ill below decks; and he was somewhat dashed by the small amount of room at his service.
