Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

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

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

heighten or intensify

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

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

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

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

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

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

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Her hair was very dark, her features regular and handsome, her complexion very pale, and her skin fair as the snow.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Her hair was very dark, her features regular and handsome, her complexion very pale, and her skin fair as the snow.

dearly loved

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Her hair was very dark, her features regular and handsome, her complexion very pale, and her skin fair as the snow.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Her hair was very dark, her features regular and handsome, her complexion very pale, and her skin fair as the snow.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

start firing a weapon

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

set up or found

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Her hair was very dark, her features regular and handsome, her complexion very pale, and her skin fair as the snow.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Her hair was very dark, her features regular and handsome, her complexion very pale, and her skin fair as the snow.

only a very short time before

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

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

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

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

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

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

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

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

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

the quality of conforming to law

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

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From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Her hair was very dark, her features regular and handsome, her complexion very pale, and her skin fair as the snow.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

an officer or crew member of a privateer

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

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From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

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From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Her hair was very dark, her features regular and handsome, her complexion very pale, and her skin fair as the snow.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

except for; apart from

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

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

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Her hair was very dark, her features regular and handsome, her complexion very pale, and her skin fair as the snow.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Her hair was very dark, her features regular and handsome, her complexion very pale, and her skin fair as the snow.

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From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

not in physical motion

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

watch and direct

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

carry out

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

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

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

a special situation

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

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

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

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From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

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From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

not having form or shape

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

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

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

under normal conditions

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

precisely as stated

From this reading Her hair was very dark, her features regular and handsome, her complexion very pale, and her skin fair as the snow.

nonexistent

From this reading Then the colour came in her cheeks, intelligence played on her countenance, and every thing which at first sight appeared wanting, was, like magic, found to light up her face.

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

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

at the time that

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

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

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

which person or people

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As she stood in silence, she reminded you of a classical antique statue, and hardly appeared to breathe through her delicate lips, but when she was animated with conversation, it almost reminded you of the Promethean fire which poets state was stolen from Heaven to animate a piece of marble.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Miss Trevannion, my dear Madam, was taller than your sex usually are, her figure slight, and still unformed to a certain degree, but promising perfection.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading I state my newly-awakened scruples as to the lawfulness of a Privateer's-man's Life to Mr. Trevannion, but nevertheless undertake another Cruise--Save a Youth from drowning, who he proves to be--Conflict with a French Privateer--Take her and deliver a Prize--Return to Liverpool--Resign the Command of the Sparrow-Hawk, and agree to superintend Mr. Trevannion's Business.