Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

(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 THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

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

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Some among the concourse, however, were undoubtedly present to welcome friends and relatives among the passengers.

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

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

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

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

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

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

bound with chains

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

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From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Some among the concourse, however, were undoubtedly present to welcome friends and relatives among the passengers.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

in a stupid manner

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

put on clothes

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

one or the other of two

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

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From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

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

From this reading Some among the concourse, however, were undoubtedly present to welcome friends and relatives among the passengers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

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From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

brought together in one place

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

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

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

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

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

not accessible to view

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Some among the concourse, however, were undoubtedly present to welcome friends and relatives among the passengers.

in a humble manner

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

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

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

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

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

look over carefully

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

the force of workers available

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

a particular point in time

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

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

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

and nothing more

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

owed as a debt

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

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 The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

plural of “planter” — the owner or manager of a plantation

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Some among the concourse, however, were undoubtedly present to welcome friends and relatives among the passengers.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

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

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

with speed

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Some among the concourse, however, were undoubtedly present to welcome friends and relatives among the passengers.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

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From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some among the concourse, however, were undoubtedly present to welcome friends and relatives among the passengers.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

confined on all sides

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

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

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

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

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

having come into contact

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

in the direction of

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Some among the concourse, however, were undoubtedly present to welcome friends and relatives among the passengers.

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

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

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

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

accept gladly

From this reading Some among the concourse, however, were undoubtedly present to welcome friends and relatives among the passengers.

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

From this reading There were five of us altogether thus favored, but I was the only one owing allegiance to Roger Fairfax.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

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

From this reading The rude landing wharf along which we lay was already densely crowded with men, their appearance and dress largely proclaiming them to be planters from the interior, either gathered to inspect the consignment of prisoners, or eager to purchase at low prices the stores hidden away in the vessel's hold.

during the time that

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

which person or people

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE The brig, with all sails set, and favored by a strong wind, drew rapidly in toward the point of landing.

but in spite of that

From this reading The great majority of the prisoners remained on deck, chained together and helpless, yet surrounded by armed guards, while the few who had already been purchased by passengers, humbly followed their new masters ashore the moment the gang-plank touched the soil of Virginia.