Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

(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 Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

in addition

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

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

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

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

From this reading “Britton’s judgment will be useful in helping us to pick out a ship,” said the old man.

for the reason that

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

the two together, not just one

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

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From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

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

From this reading “Britton’s judgment will be useful in helping us to pick out a ship,” said the old man.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

approval

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

recognizable; marked

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

in a faithful manner

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

coins made of gold

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

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

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading “Britton’s judgment will be useful in helping us to pick out a ship,” said the old man.

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

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

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

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

an obligation to pay money to another party

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading “Britton’s judgment will be useful in helping us to pick out a ship,” said the old man.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

engage in

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Britton’s judgment will be useful in helping us to pick out a ship,” said the old man.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

a form of address for a man

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

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

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

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

From this reading UNCLE NABOTH’S REVENGE.

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

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

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

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Britton’s judgment will be useful in helping us to pick out a ship,” said the old man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Britton’s judgment will be useful in helping us to pick out a ship,” said the old man.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

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

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

select carefully from a group

From this reading “Britton’s judgment will be useful in helping us to pick out a ship,” said the old man.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading UNCLE NABOTH’S REVENGE.

visit again

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Britton’s judgment will be useful in helping us to pick out a ship,” said the old man.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

Identical; not different.

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

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

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

transport commercially

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

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

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

English writer (1672-1729)

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

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

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

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

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

create by training and teaching

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading UNCLE NABOTH’S REVENGE.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

being of use or service

From this reading “Britton’s judgment will be useful in helping us to pick out a ship,” said the old man.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

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

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Ten days later, having paid all our indebtedness and converted every ounce of our gold into ready money that was deposited to the credit of “Perkins & Steele,” at the bank, we started on what Uncle Naboth called our “voyage” across the continent.

at the time that

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

which person or people

From this reading We had both taken a strong liking for Ned Britton, who had stood by us so faithfully at the island; so Mr. Perkins decided to make Ned the mate of the new ship, when she had been purchased.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Britton’s judgment will be useful in helping us to pick out a ship,” said the old man.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For this reason, and because the sailor wished to revisit some of his relatives in the East and make them happy by sharing with them his prize money, Ned also traveled on the same train with us.