Chapter XXIII · Off Once More

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

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

consider or hold as true

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

having fair knowledge of

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

later than; following

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

(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 AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

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

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

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

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

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

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

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

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

the two together, not just one

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

an appliance that corrects dental irregularities

From this reading A bright spot was found on one of the metal braces.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A bright spot was found on one of the metal braces.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

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

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

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

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

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

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

plural of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

a police investigation to determine the perpetrator

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

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

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

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

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

set up or found

From this reading A bright spot was found on one of the metal braces.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

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

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

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

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

easy to reach

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

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

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

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

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

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

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

light from a lamp

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading A bright spot was found on one of the metal braces.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

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

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

not any; not one

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A bright spot was found on one of the metal braces.

on one occasion

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A bright spot was found on one of the metal braces.

and nothing more

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

not taken into account

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

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

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

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

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A bright spot was found on one of the metal braces.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

carry out

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

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

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It may be said, however, that both Captain Carney and his mate received a substantial recognition of their services, from Dr. Perkins, in the form of a check.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

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

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

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

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

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

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading After the conclusion of the meal all hands adjourned to the wharf, and a thorough examination was made once more of the _Sea Eagle_, with the object of detecting any damage which the Daniels and Duval might have done her, and which might have been overlooked in the lamplight investigation made by Dr. Perkins and Harry.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

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

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading At first the bluff fishermen were by no means willing to take pay for what they had done, but were finally prevailed upon to accept the present, which, as Captain Carney owned, “would come in mighty handy.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.

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

From this reading AS our readers are fully acquainted with Frank’s adventure it would only tedious to relate all that took place at the breakfast.