Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

be compatible or in accordance with

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

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

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

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

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

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

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

propose a payment

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

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From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

extreme greed for material wealth

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

properly deserved

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

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

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

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

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

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

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

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

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

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 The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

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

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

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

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

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

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

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

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

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

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

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

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

and nothing more

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

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 While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

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

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

absolutely essential

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

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

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

in a dogged and pertinacious manner

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

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

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

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

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

transport commercially

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

and nothing more

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

not in physical motion

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

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

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

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

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

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

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

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

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

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

From this reading The rear-admiral had pertinaciously determined to adhere to his practice of sleeping in his ship; and the manner in which he had offered seats to his two fair companions--for Mrs. Dutton still deserved to be thus termed--has already been seen.

during the time that

From this reading While the scene just related, took place in the chamber of the sick man, Admiral Bluewater, Mrs. Dutton, and Mildred left the house, in the old family-coach.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Bid physicians talk our veins to temper, And with an argument new-set a pulse; Then think, my lord, of reasoning into love."

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

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

From this reading The motive was simply to remove them from any further brutal exhibitions of Dutton's cupidity, while he continued in his present humour; and, thus influenced, it is not probable that the gallant old sailor would be likely to dwell, more than was absolutely necessary, on the unpleasant scene of which he had been a witness.

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

From this reading YOUNG.