Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Goodbye, Ruby," said the captain, as he was about to step on the pier.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

(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 In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

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

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

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

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

any person at all

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

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

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

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

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading A light westerly breeze was blowing when they cast off the moorings of the sloop.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A light westerly breeze was blowing when they cast off the moorings of the sloop.

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

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

put or send forth

From this reading A light westerly breeze was blowing when they cast off the moorings of the sloop.

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

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

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

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

a boy or man

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

the act of departing

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

a farewell remark

From this reading "Goodbye, Ruby," said the captain, as he was about to step on the pier.

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

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

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

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

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

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

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

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

a boy or man

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

go away from a place

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A light westerly breeze was blowing when they cast off the moorings of the sloop.

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

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

the force of workers available

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast

From this reading A light westerly breeze was blowing when they cast off the moorings of the sloop.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A light westerly breeze was blowing when they cast off the moorings of the sloop.

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

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

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

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

on one occasion

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

and nothing more

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

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

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading "Goodbye, Ruby," said the captain, as he was about to step on the pier.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

To recall to mind.

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

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

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Goodbye, Ruby," said the captain, as he was about to step on the pier.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

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

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

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

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

move hurridly

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "Goodbye, Ruby," said the captain, as he was about to step on the pier.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

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

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

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

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

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

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

(used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity)

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

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

From this reading THE SCENE CHANGES--RUBY IS VULCANIZED As Captain Ogilvy had predicted, Ruby was at once engaged as an assistant blacksmith on the Bell Rock.

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

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

toward the west

From this reading A light westerly breeze was blowing when they cast off the moorings of the sloop.

at the time that

From this reading A light westerly breeze was blowing when they cast off the moorings of the sloop.

which person or people

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In fact, they were only too glad to get such a powerful, active young fellow into their service; and he was shipped off with all speed in the sloop _Smeaton_, with a few others who were going to replace some men who had become ill and were obliged to leave.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Remember your promise, lad, to keep quiet, and don't try to get ashore, or be hold communication with anyone till you hear from me."