Chapter XIII · The Old Skipper’s Despair

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

later than; following

From this reading After toiling up the long hill on the north side of the Capitol grounds, the car turned into East Capitol Street.

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

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

a building occupied by a state legislature

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

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From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading After toiling up the long hill on the north side of the Capitol grounds, the car turned into East Capitol Street.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

half the width of an em

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

set up or found

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

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From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading After toiling up the long hill on the north side of the Capitol grounds, the car turned into East Capitol Street.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

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

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

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

From this reading He showed his pass.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading After toiling up the long hill on the north side of the Capitol grounds, the car turned into East Capitol Street.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

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

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

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

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After toiling up the long hill on the north side of the Capitol grounds, the car turned into East Capitol Street.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

most important element

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading After toiling up the long hill on the north side of the Capitol grounds, the car turned into East Capitol Street.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

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

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After toiling up the long hill on the north side of the Capitol grounds, the car turned into East Capitol Street.

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

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After toiling up the long hill on the north side of the Capitol grounds, the car turned into East Capitol Street.

go across or through

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He showed his pass.

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

From this reading After toiling up the long hill on the north side of the Capitol grounds, the car turned into East Capitol Street.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Capt. Grandiere, having obtained his pass, got into a crowded street car, en route for the Old Capitol prison.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

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

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading After toiling up the long hill on the north side of the Capitol grounds, the car turned into East Capitol Street.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading After toiling up the long hill on the north side of the Capitol grounds, the car turned into East Capitol Street.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

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

From this reading After toiling up the long hill on the north side of the Capitol grounds, the car turned into East Capitol Street.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

precisely as stated

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

a storehouse for goods and merchandise

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

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

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Capt. Grandiere found the place—though it looked very much like a Baltimore tobacco depot—and then went up to the main floor, at which a sentry stood on guard.

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

From this reading There the old skipper got off and inquired his way to the “Old Capitol”—a large pile of brick buildings, looking not unlike a warehouse, but which in its time, before the present beautiful edifice had been raised, was used for the councils of the National Congress, and now was turned into a military prison.