Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

how long something has existed

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

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

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

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

From this reading “Certainly,” replied the former, whereupon Phil’s father proceeded with his narrative as follows:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

a youthful male person

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “Certainly,” replied the former, whereupon Phil’s father proceeded with his narrative as follows:

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

difficult to describe

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

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

From this reading “Certainly,” replied the former, whereupon Phil’s father proceeded with his narrative as follows:

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading “Certainly,” replied the former, whereupon Phil’s father proceeded with his narrative as follows:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading “Certainly,” replied the former, whereupon Phil’s father proceeded with his narrative as follows:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

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

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

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

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

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

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

immediately past

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

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

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading “Certainly,” replied the former, whereupon Phil’s father proceeded with his narrative as follows:

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

by chance

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

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

From this reading “Certainly,” replied the former, whereupon Phil’s father proceeded with his narrative as follows:

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

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

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading “Certainly,” replied the former, whereupon Phil’s father proceeded with his narrative as follows:

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

term of address for a man

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

a town in southeastern Alaska that was the capital of Russian America and served as the capital of Alaska from 1867 until 1906

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

a male human offspring

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

express in words

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

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

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

moved around an axis or center

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

up to a particular time

From this reading “When I learned definitely that my boy was to join me at Sitka by a certain steamer, I was filled with pleasant anticipations, and counted the days until he should arrive, for I think there is a stronger bond of sympathy between us than between most fathers and sons of Phil’s age.

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

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

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

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

at the time that

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

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

From this reading “Certainly,” replied the former, whereupon Phil’s father proceeded with his narrative as follows:

during the time that

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I will do so with pleasure,” replied Mr. Ryder, “provided that you will afterwards tell us how you discovered the lads, and how it happens that they are now at the Pribyloffs.”

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading JOHN RYDER’S STORY When the mate had thus finished his yarn, Captain Matthews turned to Mr. Ryder and said: “Now, sir, that Mr. Coombs has so satisfactorily explained his own movements since he was last heard from, perhaps you will have the kindness to relate your own experiences while in pursuit of your elusive son.”