Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

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From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

give advice to

From this reading Yet his determination to seek Miss Vard at the first moment and advise her to be cautious did not waver.

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

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

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

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

next to; at the side of

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Yet his determination to seek Miss Vard at the first moment and advise her to be cautious did not waver.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

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From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

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From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

a female human offspring

From this reading Dan, turning to the letter V, found that the names of Ignace Vard and his daughter were not there.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Yet his determination to seek Miss Vard at the first moment and advise her to be cautious did not waver.

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

From this reading Yet his determination to seek Miss Vard at the first moment and advise her to be cautious did not waver.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

set up or found

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

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

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

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

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

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

From this reading Yet his determination to seek Miss Vard at the first moment and advise her to be cautious did not waver.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

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

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

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From this reading Dan, turning to the letter V, found that the names of Ignace Vard and his daughter were not there.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

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

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Dan, turning to the letter V, found that the names of Ignace Vard and his daughter were not there.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

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

From this reading Yet his determination to seek Miss Vard at the first moment and advise her to be cautious did not waver.

a particular point in time

From this reading Yet his determination to seek Miss Vard at the first moment and advise her to be cautious did not waver.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dan, turning to the letter V, found that the names of Ignace Vard and his daughter were not there.

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

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

a mistake resulting from neglect

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

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

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

of inferior status or quality

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

try to get or reach

From this reading Yet his determination to seek Miss Vard at the first moment and advise her to be cautious did not waver.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

transport commercially

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

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

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Dan, turning to the letter V, found that the names of Ignace Vard and his daughter were not there.

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

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Dan, turning to the letter V, found that the names of Ignace Vard and his daughter were not there.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

impossible to answer

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading Dan, turning to the letter V, found that the names of Ignace Vard and his daughter were not there.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

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

From this reading Dan, turning to the letter V, found that the names of Ignace Vard and his daughter were not there.

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

From this reading Chevrial had impressed him, and yet one objection to that gentleman's misgivings seemed to him unanswerable: if the Vards had been changed from second-class to first with any ulterior object, the authorities in charge of the ship must be in the plot, and that was manifestly absurd.

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

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Yet his determination to seek Miss Vard at the first moment and advise her to be cautious did not waver.

English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

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

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

at the time that

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

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

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A CHARGE TO KEEP When Dan Webster took his seat at the dinner table, that evening, he found a printed copy of the passenger-list beside his plate, and his neighbours were a-flutter with the excitement of seeing their names in type.

but in spite of that

From this reading Doubtless the change from second-class to first was responsible for the omission, and yet, at the back of his mind was a vague feeling of uneasiness which he was wholly unable to explain.