Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading You may imagine, my dear Madam, my agitation at hearing this intelligence.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It would be supposed that the schooner was upset in a squall, and all hands had perished.

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From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Excited and angry as I was, I felt the truth of what Ingram said, and that it was necessary to be quiet.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading And then what would be the anxiety of Amy and her father when I was not heard of?

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

From this reading Excited and angry as I was, I felt the truth of what Ingram said, and that it was necessary to be quiet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You may imagine, my dear Madam, my agitation at hearing this intelligence.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

dearly loved

From this reading You may imagine, my dear Madam, my agitation at hearing this intelligence.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Excited and angry as I was, I felt the truth of what Ingram said, and that it was necessary to be quiet.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading And then what would be the anxiety of Amy and her father when I was not heard of?

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Excited and angry as I was, I felt the truth of what Ingram said, and that it was necessary to be quiet.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

set up or found

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading And then what would be the anxiety of Amy and her father when I was not heard of?

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading You may imagine, my dear Madam, my agitation at hearing this intelligence.

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

From this reading And then what would be the anxiety of Amy and her father when I was not heard of?

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading You may imagine, my dear Madam, my agitation at hearing this intelligence.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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

From this reading Excited and angry as I was, I felt the truth of what Ingram said, and that it was necessary to be quiet.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading You may imagine, my dear Madam, my agitation at hearing this intelligence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be supposed that the schooner was upset in a squall, and all hands had perished.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

a woman of refinement

From this reading You may imagine, my dear Madam, my agitation at hearing this intelligence.

an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You may imagine, my dear Madam, my agitation at hearing this intelligence.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You may imagine, my dear Madam, my agitation at hearing this intelligence.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

absolutely essential

From this reading Excited and angry as I was, I felt the truth of what Ingram said, and that it was necessary to be quiet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading It would be supposed that the schooner was upset in a squall, and all hands had perished.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Excited and angry as I was, I felt the truth of what Ingram said, and that it was necessary to be quiet.

on the contrary

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Excited and angry as I was, I felt the truth of what Ingram said, and that it was necessary to be quiet.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

a large beer glass

From this reading It would be supposed that the schooner was upset in a squall, and all hands had perished.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading It would be supposed that the schooner was upset in a squall, and all hands had perished.

required or under orders

From this reading It would be supposed that the schooner was upset in a squall, and all hands had perished.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then what would be the anxiety of Amy and her father when I was not heard of?

in or at that place or location

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading You may imagine, my dear Madam, my agitation at hearing this intelligence.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Excited and angry as I was, I felt the truth of what Ingram said, and that it was necessary to be quiet.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading It would be supposed that the schooner was upset in a squall, and all hands had perished.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And then what would be the anxiety of Amy and her father when I was not heard of?

at the time that

From this reading And then what would be the anxiety of Amy and her father when I was not heard of?

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

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

which person or people

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading I, who had thought that I was within a few days' sail of Liverpool, to be there received by my cherished Amy, to find myself in the hands of pirates, and close to the Brazils with a cargo of slaves; which they, or rather Olivarez, had taken in the vessel to Rio that he might not be discovered; for he might have found a better mart for his live cargo.

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

From this reading And then what would be the anxiety of Amy and her father when I was not heard of?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You may imagine, my dear Madam, my agitation at hearing this intelligence.