Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

in addition

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

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

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

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

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

established as genuine

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

a state in southern Germany famous for its beer; site of an automobile factory

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

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

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

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From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

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

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

a city in north central India

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

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

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

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

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

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

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

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

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

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

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

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

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

the force of workers available

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

plural of “migration” — the movement of persons from one country or locality to another

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

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

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

and nothing more

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

a human being

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

the battle in 1356 in which the English under the Black Prince defeated the French

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

transport commercially

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

functioning in a supporting capacity

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

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

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

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

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

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

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

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

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

polished courtesy; elegance of manner

From this reading The English commodore might be the better sailor of the two, but certainly the French captain carried off the palm as regards politeness, urbanity, and gentlemanly bearing.

being of use or service

From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."

precisely as stated

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

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

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

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

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

at the time that

From this reading At first the three adventurers were regarded as prisoners of war; when, however, their entire history came to be known, and their extraordinary migrations from ship to ship authenticated, they were looked upon as guests, and treated as friends.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

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

From this reading DELHI--WILLIAM OF NORMANDY AND KING JOHN--ISABELLA OF BAVARIA AND JOAN OF ARC--POITIERS AND BOVINES--HISTORY OF A GHOST, A GRIDIRON, AND A CHEST OF GUINEAS.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The commander of the _Boudeuse_ was a very different sort of a person from Commodore Truncheon; the former treated his men as if every one of them had a title and great influence at the Admiralty, whilst the latter swore at his crew as if the word of command could not be understood without a supplementary oath.

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From this reading "I thought I had only obtained possession of an English cruiser," said the captain; "but I find I have also acquired the right of being useful to you."