Chapter XVII

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

make certain of

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The chums' detention had been of short duration.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

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From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

possessive form of “cain” — (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 Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

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From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

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

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading The chums' detention had been of short duration.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

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

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading The chums' detention had been of short duration.

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From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading The chums' detention had been of short duration.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

disregarded

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

not the right size or shape

From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

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

From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

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

From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

according to the clock

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

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From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

money demanded for the return of a captured person

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

made for purchase and immediate use

From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

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 the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

precisely, exactly

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

Identical; not different.

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The chums' detention had been of short duration.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading In the interval, ready-made and ill-fitting suits were sent to the station to replace the borrowed garments belonging to El Capitaño José Lopez.

plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

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

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

past form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

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From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

(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 At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

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

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

which person or people

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

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

From this reading At the police-station they had asked the inspector to send for two local residents whom they knew well, and who were ready to give their assurances that the two suspects could with safety be released.

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From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

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

From this reading GETTING TO WIND'ARD OF PENGELLY AT four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day on which the _Mendez Nunez_ was towed into Falmouth harbour, Gerald Broadmayne, "clothed and in his right mind" (to be precise, he had bathed, shaved and shifted into naval uniform) passed through the wicket-gate of Devonport Dockyard on his way to interview the Commander-in-Chief.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rollo Vyse had gone home to assure his parents that he was not drowned, and that, if Mr. Vyse had ignored Captain Cain's demands for ransom, he might with perfect confidence continue to do so.