Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

anew

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

(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 That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

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From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

excessively

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

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

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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From this reading EHEU FUGACES!

at any time

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

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From this reading EHEU FUGACES!

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

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

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

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

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

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

full of life and energy

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

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

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

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From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

on one occasion

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

to extremes

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

precisely, exactly

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

done under pressure

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

a large beer glass

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

possessive form of “seth” — (Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

transport commercially

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

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 The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

inflected form of “swim” — travel through water

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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 Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

express in words

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

from that place or that time

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

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

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading Thence Sim had set out on foot for Topham, where he had hired himself once again to tend the store and had led a dog's life ever since.

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

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

up to a particular time

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

precisely as stated

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

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

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

(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 The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

at the time that

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.

in or at the place that

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

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

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

belonging to which person

From this reading The press-gang that set upon us in Havana had rushed him away to a Spanish ship, where he was kicked about and cruelly abused, until, at peril of his life, he dropped overboard in the dark and swam to an American schooner, whose captain, hearing his story, took him on board and hid him in the chain-locker until they were well on their way to Boston.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading That Sim was right about Uncle Seth's bank accounts and his will, which left all to me, I learned before sunset that very day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sim Muzzy's tale, when he bethought himself to tell it to us, was a lively one in its own way, although it did not, of course, compare with our African adventures.