Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

later than; following

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

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

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

for the reason that

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

a job in an organization

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

a resident of a coastal area

From this reading Ruby did not return in the little coaster in which he had left his native place.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

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

From this reading Ruby did not return in the little coaster in which he had left his native place.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

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

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

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

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

go away from a place

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

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 Ruby did not return in the little coaster in which he had left his native place.

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

From this reading Ruby did not return in the little coaster in which he had left his native place.

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 That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Ruby did not return in the little coaster in which he had left his native place.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Ruby did not return in the little coaster in which he had left his native place.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

determined

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Ruby did not return in the little coaster in which he had left his native place.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

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

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

transport commercially

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

in a special manner

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

with speed

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

a quantity of money

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not until darkness had begun to settle down on the town that the skipper returned on board, and gave him leave to go ashore.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading Returning from one of his voyages with a pretty good sum of money in his pocket, he resolved to visit his mother and give it to her.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

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

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.

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

From this reading Ruby did not return in the little coaster in which he had left his native place.

during the time that

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

which person or people

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE CAPTAIN CHANGES HIS QUARTERS It was fortunate for Ruby that the skipper of the vessel ordered him to remain in charge while he went ashore, because he would certainly have been recognized by numerous friends, and his arrival would speedily have reached the ears of the officers of justice, who seem to be a class of men specially gifted with the faculty of never forgetting.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading That vessel had been wrecked not long after he joined her, but the crew were saved, and Ruby succeeded in obtaining a berth as second mate of a large ship trading between Hull and the Baltic.