Chapter XIII

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

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

later than; following

From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE IN THE FELUCCA.

(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 We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

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

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

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

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE IN THE FELUCCA.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

be similar, be in line with

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

the act of departing

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

a fast narrow sailing ship of the Mediterranean

From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE IN THE FELUCCA.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

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

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

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

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

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

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

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

From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE IN THE FELUCCA.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

go away from a place

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

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From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

an amphibious division of the United States Navy

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

above and across; more than

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

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

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

on the contrary

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

return to an original state

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

an easy victory

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

plural of “runaway” — an easy victory

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

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

From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE IN THE FELUCCA.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

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

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

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

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

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

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

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

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

moral weakness

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

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

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We left the second master of the Tritonia and the two runaway seamen in a rather critical situation on board of the felucca.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Raimundo had managed his case so well that the departure of the three students from the vessel was not discovered by any one on board or on shore.

in or to any place at all

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

which person or people

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though Mr. Lowington was informed, before his departure with the ship’s company of the Prince, of the escape of Raimundo and the two “marines,” he was content to leave the steps for the recovery of the runaways to the good judgment of the vice–principal in charge of the Tritonia.

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

From this reading We regret the necessity of jumping about all over Spain to keep the run of our characters; but we are obliged to conform to the arrangement of the principal,—who was absolute in his sway,—and follow the young gentlemen wherever he sends them.