Chapter V · Chapter 5

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

anew

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

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

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

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

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CHAPTER SIX.

a person who is being chased

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Once more I had visited the home of my childhood.

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

From this reading And so at length the dream in which I had so long indulged was realised.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

a social unit living together

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

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

From this reading And so at length the dream in which I had so long indulged was realised.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

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

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Once more I had visited the home of my childhood.

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

From this reading And so at length the dream in which I had so long indulged was realised.

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

From this reading And so at length the dream in which I had so long indulged was realised.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading And so at length the dream in which I had so long indulged was realised.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

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

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading And so at length the dream in which I had so long indulged was realised.

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 And so at length the dream in which I had so long indulged was realised.

something that is lost

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

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

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

come together

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Once more I trod my native shores.

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

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Once more I trod my native shores.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Once more I trod my native shores.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

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

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

on one occasion

From this reading Once more I trod my native shores.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

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

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading And so at length the dream in which I had so long indulged was realised.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

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

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Once more I trod my native shores.

plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading CHAPTER SIX.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so at length the dream in which I had so long indulged was realised.

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

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

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

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

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

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Once more I trod my native shores.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading FIRST INTRODUCTION TO MISS TROALL--HAPPY EVENING--RETURN ON BOARD--AN EXPEDITION PLANNED--ATTACK ON PRIVATEERS--THE BOAT SINKS UNDER ME--MEET AN OLD FRIEND--FOLLOW HIS ADVICE--JOIN AN AMERICAN VESSEL--CHASED AGAIN--THE ACTION BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS--LAND OUR PASSENGERS--LOSS OF OUR VESSEL--GET ON SHORE AT GUERNSEY--LA MOTTE AND HIS FAMILY--SAIL FOR PORTSMOUTH.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Once more I had visited the home of my childhood.

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

From this reading And so at length the dream in which I had so long indulged was realised.

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

From this reading And so at length the dream in which I had so long indulged was realised.