Chapter XII

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

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

having a strong healthy body

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

later than; following

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

anew

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

eagerly desirous

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

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

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It soon left far behind the graceful mimosas, the dark cypress-trees and the feathery palms of the Ragusean coast.

the two together, not just one

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

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From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

official routes of communication

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading It soon left far behind the graceful mimosas, the dark cypress-trees and the feathery palms of the Ragusean coast.

plural of “craft” — the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

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From this reading It soon left far behind the graceful mimosas, the dark cypress-trees and the feathery palms of the Ragusean coast.

plural of “dalmatian” — a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It soon left far behind the graceful mimosas, the dark cypress-trees and the feathery palms of the Ragusean coast.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

remove the dust from

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

one or the other of two

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers

From this reading It soon left far behind the graceful mimosas, the dark cypress-trees and the feathery palms of the Ragusean coast.

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From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

in a swift manner

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

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From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

marked by or promising bad fortune

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

and nothing more

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

the act of departing

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It soon left far behind the graceful mimosas, the dark cypress-trees and the feathery palms of the Ragusean coast.

in like or similar manner

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

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

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

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From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

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From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

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From this reading It soon left far behind the graceful mimosas, the dark cypress-trees and the feathery palms of the Ragusean coast.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

not any; not one

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

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

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

and nothing more

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading It soon left far behind the graceful mimosas, the dark cypress-trees and the feathery palms of the Ragusean coast.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

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From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

more desirable than another

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

a port city in southwestern Croatia on the Adriatic; a popular tourist center

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

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From this reading It soon left far behind the graceful mimosas, the dark cypress-trees and the feathery palms of the Ragusean coast.

on the contrary

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

the work of a sailor

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

transport commercially

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

a particular situation

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

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

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

in the near future

From this reading It soon left far behind the graceful mimosas, the dark cypress-trees and the feathery palms of the Ragusean coast.

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From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

not in physical motion

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

feeling self-importance

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

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

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

(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 On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

at the time that

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

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

From this reading On the day after the one on which Milenko was set free, the _pobratim_ set sail with the little caique, and they, as well as the captain, were thoroughly glad to shake the dust off their shoes on leaving Gravosa; Milenko especially hoped never to set his foot in Ragusa again.

a Caucasian

From this reading The fresh breeze swelled out the broad white sails of the graceful little ship, which flew as fleetly as a halcyon, steered, as it was, with utmost care, in and out the narrow channels and through that archipelago of volcanic rocks which surround the Elaphite Islands, so dangerous to seamen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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

From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.

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

From this reading The Greek captain, likewise--out of a kind of superstitious dread--would have preferred any other sailors to these two young men; still, as Dalmatians only sail with their own fellow-countrymen and never on Greek crafts, it was no easy matter to find two able-bodied men to go only for a short trip, for those were times when sailors were not as plentiful, nor ships so scarce, as they are now.

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From this reading MARGARET OF LOPUD Though the _pobratim_ would have sailed with any ship rather than with the ill-fated green caique, still Uros had pledged his word to the Greek captain to go with him as far as Zara or Trieste, and, moreover, there was no other vessel sailing just then for either of these ports, and they were both anxious to catch up with the _Spera in Dio_ without further delay.