Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

in addition

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

someone who takes vengeance

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Here he had picked up a book floating near the lockers, and on examination found it to be a Bible.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Here he had picked up a book floating near the lockers, and on examination found it to be a Bible.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

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From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

carefully weighed

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Here he had picked up a book floating near the lockers, and on examination found it to be a Bible.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Here he had picked up a book floating near the lockers, and on examination found it to be a Bible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

set up or found

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

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

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he had picked up a book floating near the lockers, and on examination found it to be a Bible.

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

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

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

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here he had picked up a book floating near the lockers, and on examination found it to be a Bible.

plural of “locker” — a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock

From this reading Here he had picked up a book floating near the lockers, and on examination found it to be a Bible.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

the force of workers available

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Here he had picked up a book floating near the lockers, and on examination found it to be a Bible.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

above and across; more than

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Here he had picked up a book floating near the lockers, and on examination found it to be a Bible.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

the event of something appearing again

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

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

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

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From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

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

From this reading Here he had picked up a book floating near the lockers, and on examination found it to be a Bible.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The book was saturated with the salt water, and as Edward mechanically turned over the pages, he referred to the title-page to see if there was any name upon it.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

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

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

at the time that

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

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

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

during the time that

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.

which person or people

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading CONCLUSION Our first object will be to explain to the reader by what means Edward Templemore was induced to surmise that in Francisco, whom he had considered as a rival, he had found a brother; and also to account for the reappearance of the pirate Cain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Surprised at seeing such a book on board of a pirate, he had taken it with him when he returned to the _Enterprise_, and had shown it to Clara, who immediately recognised it as the property of Francisco.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading In pursuance of his orders, Edward Templemore had proceeded on board of the wreck of the _Avenger_; and while his men were employed in collecting articles of great value which were on board of her, he had descended into the cabin, which was partly under water.