Chapter X

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

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

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

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

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

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

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

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

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

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading The steamship office was in Canal Street.

the capital and largest city of Venezuela

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

joined together into a whole

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

plural of “depot” — station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

go on board

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

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

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

bringing death

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

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

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

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

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

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

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

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

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

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

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

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

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

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

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

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

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

on one occasion

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

in a regular manner

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

move hurridly

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

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

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

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

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

From this reading The steamship office was in Canal Street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The steamship office was in Canal Street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

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

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

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

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

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

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

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

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

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

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

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

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading |WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end of the first leg of his journey, to discover that in the matter of sailings he was not fortunate.

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

From this reading He was one day late to board the _Atlanta_--a banana boat of the Consolidated Fruit Company's line plying regularly between New Orleans and that company's depots at Limon and San Buenaventura--which necessitated a wait of three days for the steamer _La Estrellita_ of the Caribbean Mail Line, running to Caracas and way ports.

which person or people

From this reading This delay annoyed him, for he was the kind of man who, once he has made up his mind to embark upon a venture, is impatient to be up and doing.

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

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to visit the ticket office of the Caribbean Mail Line immediately and avoid the rush in case the travel should be heavy--in which event a delay of an hour might be fatal--for should he be informed that the space on La Estrellita was entirely sold out, the knowledge would, he knew, set his reason tottering on its throne.