Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

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

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

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

From this reading I considered the matter a little, and then said:

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

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

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

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

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

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

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

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

From this reading The question now is, in which direction ought they to be looked for?"

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

being joined in close association

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

carefully weighed

From this reading I considered the matter a little, and then said:

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

make right or correct

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The question now is, in which direction ought they to be looked for?"

people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

an opposing military force

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

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

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The question now is, in which direction ought they to be looked for?"

set up or found

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

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

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

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

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

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

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

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

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

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

From this reading The question now is, in which direction ought they to be looked for?"

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

in a close manner

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

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

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

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

From this reading I considered the matter a little, and then said:

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The question now is, in which direction ought they to be looked for?"

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I considered the matter a little, and then said:

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

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The question now is, in which direction ought they to be looked for?"

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The question now is, in which direction ought they to be looked for?"

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The question now is, in which direction ought they to be looked for?"

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I considered the matter a little, and then said:

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

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

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

transport commercially

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

term of address for a man

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

in the near future

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

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

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I considered the matter a little, and then said:

in or at that place or location

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

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

From this reading The question now is, in which direction ought they to be looked for?"

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

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

(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 "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

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

From this reading The question now is, in which direction ought they to be looked for?"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

the direction from which the wind is coming

From this reading "It appears to me, sir, that there is at least one direction in which-- supposing our suspicions to be correct--they are quite certain not to be found, and that is to windward, in which direction the convoy will soon be making sail.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.

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

From this reading If the brigantine is an enemy, and has had any hand in the disappearance of the ship, depend upon it she would not shape a course that would involve her being overtaken in a few hours by the convoy, hampered as she would be by the disabled ship.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, it is a very extraordinary circumstance," observed the skipper; "but I am inclined to believe, with you, that the disappearance of the one is intimately connected with the disappearance of the other.