Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

highly skilled

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

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

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

later than; following

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

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

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

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

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

take into custody

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

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

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

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

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

for the reason that

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

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

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

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

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

past form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

a squeaking sound

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading The work of getting the Success away from the dock went rapidly on.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

apart from; not including

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

intended to deceive

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

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 After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

(sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

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

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

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

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

emerge from the eggs

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

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

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

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

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

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

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

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

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

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 After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

engage in

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

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

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

absolutely essential

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

not any; not one

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

possessive form of “pepper” — climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

with speed

From this reading The work of getting the Success away from the dock went rapidly on.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

not used up

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

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

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

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

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

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

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

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

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

turn on a pivot

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

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

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

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

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

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

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

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

From this reading After Swivel was let up on deck, and the hatch closed, however, Brandon heard nothing further, except the heavy tramping of the sailors, the creaking of the ropes, and the hoarse roars of command from the officers.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

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

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The work of getting the Success away from the dock went rapidly on.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

at the time that

From this reading THE STOWAWAY ABOARD THE SUCCESS AS we know, Brandon Tarr had no intention of remaining long away from his friends when he slipped out of Adoniram Pepper’s office to escape arrest on the fraudulent charge of robbery, concocted by Uncle Arad.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading After the friendly street gamin, Swivel, left him in the hold, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Brandon of course had no means of knowing what had become of him--whether he had accomplished his purpose of getting away from the brig before she sailed, or whether, because she was short handed, the captain of the Success had retained him.

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

From this reading The events which followed, however, made it necessary for him to remain away, and, finally, to go to sea as a stowaway in the hold of the Success, the vessel chartered by the conspirators to make search for the Silver Swan.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The work of getting the Success away from the dock went rapidly on.