Chapter XV

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From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

anew

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

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

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

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

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE.

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

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

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From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

(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 To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

characterized by great determination

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

inflected form of “eavesdrop” — listen without the speaker's knowledge

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

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From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

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

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

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

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

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

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

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 We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

march in a procession

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

an amphibious division of the United States Navy

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

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

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

and nothing more

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

participate in games or sport

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

precisely, exactly

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

Identical; not different.

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

for a short time

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

move stealthily

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

in the near future

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

up to a particular time

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

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

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

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

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

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

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

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

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

at the time that

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.

in or at the place that

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

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

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

during the time that

From this reading To be precise, as one should be while setting down facts which go to the making up of history, it was not until the afternoon of March 27 when Captain Porter came to the conclusion that, under the circumstances, there was nothing better to be done than give the _Essex Junior_ an opportunity to slip out of the harbor while we were leading the Britishers a long chase seaward.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We were not kept long watching the weather, nor did we play the ruse exactly in the same manner which had been determined upon, as will be seen shortly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

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

From this reading In case the _Junior_ got safely off, we would not soon again be troubled with Oliver Benson; for, as Master Hackett declared, there was every reason now why he should remain where he was, and, if all went right with us Americans, he would soon find himself in a prison from which he could not depart at will.

but in spite of that

From this reading It seems, as I afterward learned, that when the eavesdropping marines announced to us of the gun-deck that the scheme had been decided upon, our officers were as yet only discussing it.