Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

archaic name for England or Great Britain; used poetically

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

(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 I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

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

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

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

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

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

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

a job in an organization

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

the state of being certain

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

a state at a particular time

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

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

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

third-person singular of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

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

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

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

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

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

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

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

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

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

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

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

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

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

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

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

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

not any; not one

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

a brief written record

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

on one occasion

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

an agreeable or amusing remark

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

only a very short time before

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

that is looked for

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

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

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I sat on a form for a little, surrendered all to melancholy, then sought to remove it by reading, as sleep in my present humour was out of the question.

from that circumstance or source

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

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

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

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

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Had he told Thurot?

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

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

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.

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

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

in or at the place that

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DISCLOSES THE MANNER OF MY ESCAPE AND HOW WE SET SAIL FOR ALBION Thurot turned the key on me with a pleasantry that was in no accordance with my mood, and himself retired to the round house on deck where his berth was situated.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading I wondered if my note to Kilbride had been delivered, and if any step on his part was to be expected therefrom; the hope that rose with that reflection died at once upon the certainty that as the Dutch seaman had not signalled as he had promised he had somehow learned the true nature of my condition in the frigate.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading My reading, though it lasted for an hour or two, was scarcely worth the name, for my mind continually wandered from the page.