Chapter XXV

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

From this reading BARBARA MAY BE A BARONESS.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

in an admirable manner

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

(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 But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

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

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

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

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

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

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

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From this reading BARBARA MAY BE A BARONESS.

a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

From this reading BARBARA MAY BE A BARONESS.

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

From this reading BARBARA MAY BE A BARONESS.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

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From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

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From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

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

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

inflected form of “demur” — take exception to

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

a young female

From this reading “O! she is a golden girl!

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading “O! she is a golden girl!

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

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

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

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

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

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

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

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

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

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

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

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

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

From this reading “O! she is a golden girl!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

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

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading BARBARA MAY BE A BARONESS.

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

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

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From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

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

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

not any; not one

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “O! she is a golden girl!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

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From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

the work of a sailor

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

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

From this reading “O! she is a golden girl!

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

term of address for a man

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

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

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

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

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

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

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

(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 But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

at the time that

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

which person or people

From this reading But in the course of half an hour’s conversation, Lord Montressor convinced him that the inevitable dangers of a sea voyage could in no way be enhanced to them through their sailing with Barbara Brande, who was, in all respects, admirably well adapted to her chosen position.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When informed that passage for the party had been engaged on Miss Brande’s vessel, the Petrel, he at first demurred at the idea of risking their lives in a craft commanded by a woman.

seek someone's favor

From this reading But a man, a MAN should woo her, And when she seems to fly away, He should like storms pursue her!”—_Anonymous._ The next morning, Sir Parke Morelle, with his favorite servant and his baggage, made up for a long sea voyage, arrived from Devonshire.