used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Isaac went to sea again, John Rhines became his teacher, and when John went to learn a trade, Captain Rhines undertook the task himself.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
anew
From this reading When Isaac went to sea again, John Rhines became his teacher, and when John went to learn a trade, Captain Rhines undertook the task himself.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
in addition
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
CHARLIE
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From this reading CHARLIE IN THE SHIP-YARD.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He spent the rainy days, and other leisure moments he could spare from his labor, in studying.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He spent the rainy days, and other leisure moments he could spare from his labor, in studying.
characterized by great determination
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
FlournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He spent the rainy days, and other leisure moments he could spare from his labor, in studying.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHARLIE IN THE SHIP-YARD.
instructingverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When Isaac went to sea again, John Rhines became his teacher, and when John went to learn a trade, Captain Rhines undertook the task himself.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading He spent the rainy days, and other leisure moments he could spare from his labor, in studying.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading When Isaac went to sea again, John Rhines became his teacher, and when John went to learn a trade, Captain Rhines undertook the task himself.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He spent the rainy days, and other leisure moments he could spare from his labor, in studying.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He spent the rainy days, and other leisure moments he could spare from his labor, in studying.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
Murch
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From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
a brief written record
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He spent the rainy days, and other leisure moments he could spare from his labor, in studying.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
by chance
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading He spent the rainy days, and other leisure moments he could spare from his labor, in studying.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
RhinesnounUS /raɪnz/
plural of “rhine” — United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When Isaac went to sea again, John Rhines became his teacher, and when John went to learn a trade, Captain Rhines undertook the task himself.
SHIP-YARD
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From this reading CHARLIE IN THE SHIP-YARD.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
refrain from harming
From this reading He spent the rainy days, and other leisure moments he could spare from his labor, in studying.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He spent the rainy days, and other leisure moments he could spare from his labor, in studying.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading He spent the rainy days, and other leisure moments he could spare from his labor, in studying.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading When Isaac went to sea again, John Rhines became his teacher, and when John went to learn a trade, Captain Rhines undertook the task himself.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading When Isaac went to sea again, John Rhines became his teacher, and when John went to learn a trade, Captain Rhines undertook the task himself.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARLIE IN THE SHIP-YARD.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading When Isaac went to sea again, John Rhines became his teacher, and when John went to learn a trade, Captain Rhines undertook the task himself.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading When Isaac went to sea again, John Rhines became his teacher, and when John went to learn a trade, Captain Rhines undertook the task himself.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Isaac went to sea again, John Rhines became his teacher, and when John went to learn a trade, Captain Rhines undertook the task himself.
at the time that
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was quite pleasing to note the respect with which Flour was treated by the whole community since he had begun to respect himself, had become a temperate man, and was acquiring knowledge; for, not satisfied with teaching him to read, Captain Rhines was instructing him in arithmetic.
produce a literary work
From this reading PERHAPS the readers of the previous volumes will recollect that Isaac Murch became so much interested in the account given him, in Havana, by Captain Rhines, of the noble conduct of Flour in respect to his old master, aiding him in his poverty, and also of his kindness and fidelity to himself when sick, that he determined to teach him to read and write, and he made some progress during the passage home.
