Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

(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 "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

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

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

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

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

From this reading "Yes, yes," said Katie, quickly, thinking of Stanley Hall, and blushing scarlet; "I know the young gentleman to whom you refer; well, go on."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

a youthful male person

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

dearly loved

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

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From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

United States historian (1885-1981)

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

one or the other of two

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

accept an excuse for

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

a man of refinement

From this reading "Yes, yes," said Katie, quickly, thinking of Stanley Hall, and blushing scarlet; "I know the young gentleman to whom you refer; well, go on."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Yes, yes," said Katie, quickly, thinking of Stanley Hall, and blushing scarlet; "I know the young gentleman to whom you refer; well, go on."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading "Yes, yes," said Katie, quickly, thinking of Stanley Hall, and blushing scarlet; "I know the young gentleman to whom you refer; well, go on."

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

possessive form of “harm” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

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

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

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

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

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

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

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

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

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

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

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

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

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

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

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

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

engage in

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

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

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

and nothing more

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

filled with bewilderment

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

with speed

From this reading "Yes, yes," said Katie, quickly, thinking of Stanley Hall, and blushing scarlet; "I know the young gentleman to whom you refer; well, go on."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

make reference to

From this reading "Yes, yes," said Katie, quickly, thinking of Stanley Hall, and blushing scarlet; "I know the young gentleman to whom you refer; well, go on."

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

have faith or confidence in

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

precisely, exactly

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading "Yes, yes," said Katie, quickly, thinking of Stanley Hall, and blushing scarlet; "I know the young gentleman to whom you refer; well, go on."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

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

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading "Yes, yes," said Katie, quickly, thinking of Stanley Hall, and blushing scarlet; "I know the young gentleman to whom you refer; well, go on."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "He was right," said Katie, with a somewhat puzzled expression; "and you may rely on my doing what I can for the poor boy with papa, who is always happy to help in such cases; but I was not aware that Mr Hall knew either you or Billy."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

express in words

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "Yes, yes," said Katie, quickly, thinking of Stanley Hall, and blushing scarlet; "I know the young gentleman to whom you refer; well, go on."

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

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

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

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

by bad luck

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

precisely as stated

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Yes, yes," said Katie, quickly, thinking of Stanley Hall, and blushing scarlet; "I know the young gentleman to whom you refer; well, go on."

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

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

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

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

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

at the time that

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

which person or people

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Yes, yes," said Katie, quickly, thinking of Stanley Hall, and blushing scarlet; "I know the young gentleman to whom you refer; well, go on."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

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

From this reading "Well," continued Nora, thinking of Jim Welton, and blushing scarlet too, "that young man said to me that he felt sure if I were to make application to Mr Durant through you, he would give Billy a situation in one of his ships, and so get him out of harm's way."

destroyed in an accident

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, yes," said Katie, quickly, thinking of Stanley Hall, and blushing scarlet; "I know the young gentleman to whom you refer; well, go on."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am very _very_ sorry to hear all this," said Katie, with a troubled air; "but what do you propose to do, and how can I assist you?--only tell me, and I shall be so happy to do it, if it be in my power."

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

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I really don't know how to put it to you, dear Miss Durant, and I could not have ventured if you had not been so very kind when I met you in Yarmouth; but--but your father owns several vessels, I believe, and-- and--you will excuse me referring to it, I know--he was so good as to get a situation on board of the Wellington--which has so unfortunately been wrecked--for a young--a--a young--man; one of those who was saved--"