Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading CHARLIE BECOMES A FREEHOLDER.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

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

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Father will think that I ought to have asked him.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading CHARLIE BECOMES A FREEHOLDER.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He would have bought the land for me if he had thought best I should have it.”

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading He would have bought the land for me if he had thought best I should have it.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

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From this reading CHARLIE BECOMES A FREEHOLDER.

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

a small inlet

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

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

From this reading “Father will think that I ought to have asked him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He would have bought the land for me if he had thought best I should have it.”

the owner of a freehold

From this reading CHARLIE BECOMES A FREEHOLDER.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

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

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Father will think that I ought to have asked him.

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

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

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

From this reading “Father will think that I ought to have asked him.

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

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

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

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

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

From this reading “Father will think that I ought to have asked him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He would have bought the land for me if he had thought best I should have it.”

an instinctive motive

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

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

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He would have bought the land for me if he had thought best I should have it.”

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He would have bought the land for me if he had thought best I should have it.”

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

From this reading He would have bought the land for me if he had thought best I should have it.”

a particular point in time

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “Father will think that I ought to have asked him.

above and across; more than

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He would have bought the land for me if he had thought best I should have it.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

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

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Father will think that I ought to have asked him.

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

From this reading He would have bought the land for me if he had thought best I should have it.”

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

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

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

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

at the time that

From this reading CHARLIE was in high spirits when he weighed anchor; but on the way “a change came over the spirit of his dream.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Father will think that I ought to have asked him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He began to reproach himself that, carried away by the attractions of Pleasant Cove, and the impulse of the moment, he had gone so far without consulting his adopted parents.

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

From this reading He would have bought the land for me if he had thought best I should have it.”