Chapter XV

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

not being in a specified place

From this reading The toilet table was comfortably supplied: indeed nothing that she was accustomed to use in dressing herself was absent.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The toilet table was comfortably supplied: indeed nothing that she was accustomed to use in dressing herself was absent.

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From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

speak to

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

(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 The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

clothing in general

From this reading The boxes contained such wearing apparel as she herself might have chosen from her wardrobe.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

stern foremost or backward

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

the first light of day

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The boxes contained such wearing apparel as she herself might have chosen from her wardrobe.

plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

the quantity a cask will hold

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The boxes contained such wearing apparel as she herself might have chosen from her wardrobe.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading The toilet table was comfortably supplied: indeed nothing that she was accustomed to use in dressing herself was absent.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

gotten under control

From this reading The boxes contained such wearing apparel as she herself might have chosen from her wardrobe.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading The toilet table was comfortably supplied: indeed nothing that she was accustomed to use in dressing herself was absent.

plural of “dye” — a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

opinion or judgment

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

set up or found

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

in a gradual manner

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

a young female

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The boxes contained such wearing apparel as she herself might have chosen from her wardrobe.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The boxes contained such wearing apparel as she herself might have chosen from her wardrobe.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The toilet table was comfortably supplied: indeed nothing that she was accustomed to use in dressing herself was absent.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

a supply of food especially for a household

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The boxes contained such wearing apparel as she herself might have chosen from her wardrobe.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

used to form the superlative

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

as might be expected

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The toilet table was comfortably supplied: indeed nothing that she was accustomed to use in dressing herself was absent.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

keep busy with

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

in a forward direction

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

return to an original state

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

uttered with a trill

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

a large beer glass

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

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

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

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

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

transport commercially

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

term of address for a man

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The toilet table was comfortably supplied: indeed nothing that she was accustomed to use in dressing herself was absent.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The toilet table was comfortably supplied: indeed nothing that she was accustomed to use in dressing herself was absent.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

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

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

the act of using

From this reading The toilet table was comfortably supplied: indeed nothing that she was accustomed to use in dressing herself was absent.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading The boxes contained such wearing apparel as she herself might have chosen from her wardrobe.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading The boxes contained such wearing apparel as she herself might have chosen from her wardrobe.

a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading And meanwhile Captain Weaver had received instructions from Captain Acton to continue his chase of the _Minorca_, and the schooner under full and large breasts of canvas was gently leaning from a pleasant little breeze which had sprung up whilst the _Aurora_ was sending meat and water to the brig, and was sliding with some show of nimbleness through a blue surface that was summer-like in peaceful rippling, in beautiful dyes, and in splendid distances.

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

From this reading The cabin that Lucy was now to occupy had been fitted up and furnished with all possible reference to her needs, for it had been hoped that if she was not overtaken at sea she would be found at Rio, and Acton's and his sister's expectations were not so forlorn but that they believed the _Aurora_ would return with the girl, and the possibility was to be provided for with as much foresight as could be bestowed on the circumstance of her return as a fact.

at the time that

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

in or at the place that

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.

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

From this reading NELSON By the time that Lucy was seated at the cabin table of the _Aurora_ at the meal which had been prepared for her, with her father on one side and Sir William Lawrence on the other watching her with riveted eyes, listening to her with impassioned attention, putting such questions as must naturally arise from this most extraordinary adventure, the brig _Louisa Ann_ was about three miles astern rolling and flapping onwards for Whitby, her larder enriched by two casks of beef and a cask of fresh water, whilst in her master's pocket was Captain Acton's address; for it had been agreed that in consideration of the brig's skipper having taken Miss Lucy Acton aboard his ship, he was to receive the fifty guineas reward which had been offered for her recovery, and which Captain Acton would forward when on his return he should know where to address the skipper.