Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading I ENGAGE A SECOND MATE.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

anew

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

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From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

(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 Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

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

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

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

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

the act of burning something

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

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From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

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From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

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

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

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From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

travel across or pass over

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

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

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

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

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

one or the other of two

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading I ENGAGE A SECOND MATE.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

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

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

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

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

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

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

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

From this reading I ENGAGE A SECOND MATE.

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

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading I ENGAGE A SECOND MATE.

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

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

the force of workers available

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

not any; not one

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

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From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

cut with a saw

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading I ENGAGE A SECOND MATE.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

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

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

transport commercially

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

express in speech

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

having a supporting base

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

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

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

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

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

create by training and teaching

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

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

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

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

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

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

From this reading We caught the first train to London; and were at the Hotel Columbia by Charing Cross in time for dinner.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

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

From this reading Then by way of calming that trouble, excitement, and expectation which crowded on us both, we went to Covent Garden, where the autumn season of opera was then on, and listened to the glorious music of _Orfeo_ and the _Cavalleria_.

during the time that

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

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

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mary had insisted on her right to accompany us, and, as we could find no valid reason why she should not, we brought her to the hotel with us.

but in spite of that

From this reading Nor did either of us speak again that night of Hall or of his death; but I confess that the vision of it haunted my eyes, standing out upon all the scenes that were set, so that I saw it upon the canvas, and often before me the wind-worn struggle of a burning ship; while that awful "Ahoy!" of my own men yet rang in my ears.