Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

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

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The main advantages were a trifle better food and a cabin to himself with a table where he could write.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading AMATEUR EMIGRANT "Hope went before them And the world was wide."

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

From this reading AMATEUR EMIGRANT "Hope went before them And the world was wide."

eagerly desirous

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

for the reason that

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading AMATEUR EMIGRANT "Hope went before them And the world was wide."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The main advantages were a trifle better food and a cabin to himself with a table where he could write.

confined by bonds

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

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

From this reading The main advantages were a trifle better food and a cabin to himself with a table where he could write.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

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From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading AMATEUR EMIGRANT "Hope went before them And the world was wide."

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

at any time

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

a social unit living together

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The main advantages were a trifle better food and a cabin to himself with a table where he could write.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

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

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

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

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

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

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

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

From this reading The main advantages were a trifle better food and a cabin to himself with a table where he could write.

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

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading AMATEUR EMIGRANT "Hope went before them And the world was wide."

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

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

most important element

From this reading The main advantages were a trifle better food and a cabin to himself with a table where he could write.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

on one occasion

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

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

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

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

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

only a very short time before

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

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

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The main advantages were a trifle better food and a cabin to himself with a table where he could write.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

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

From this reading AMATEUR EMIGRANT "Hope went before them And the world was wide."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading AMATEUR EMIGRANT "Hope went before them And the world was wide."

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

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

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

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

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

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading The main advantages were a trifle better food and a cabin to himself with a table where he could write.

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

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

precisely as stated

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

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

From this reading AMATEUR EMIGRANT "Hope went before them And the world was wide."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

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

From this reading AMATEUR EMIGRANT "Hope went before them And the world was wide."

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

From this reading The main advantages were a trifle better food and a cabin to himself with a table where he could write.

in or at the place that

From this reading The main advantages were a trifle better food and a cabin to himself with a table where he could write.

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

From this reading Partly for the sake of economy, for he determined to pay his own way on this venture, and partly because he was anxious to experience emigrant life, he engaged passage in the second cabin, which in those days differed very little from the steerage.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading AMATEUR EMIGRANT "Hope went before them And the world was wide."

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the summer of 1879 R.L.S. was once more seized with the desire to roam and to roam farther than ever before.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading AMATEUR EMIGRANT "Hope went before them And the world was wide."

produce a literary work

From this reading The main advantages were a trifle better food and a cabin to himself with a table where he could write.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading California had been beckoning to him for some time, and in August he suddenly made up his mind, and with scarcely a word of farewell to his family and friends he embarked on the steamship _Devonia_, bound for New York.