Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading They were more surprised at hearing that La Luna belonged to the school.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

originate

From this reading We were objects of great curiosity, and many people supposed our party to consist of a school.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading We were objects of great curiosity, and many people supposed our party to consist of a school.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

a state of mental disturbance and disorientation

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

divisible by two

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

a young female

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading They were more surprised at hearing that La Luna belonged to the school.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

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

From this reading They were more surprised at hearing that La Luna belonged to the school.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

the act of departing

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

(Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene

From this reading They were more surprised at hearing that La Luna belonged to the school.

walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading We were objects of great curiosity, and many people supposed our party to consist of a school.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

past form of “migrate” — move from one country or region to another and settle there

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

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

From this reading They were more surprised at hearing that La Luna belonged to the school.

absolutely essential

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading We were objects of great curiosity, and many people supposed our party to consist of a school.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

many times at short intervals

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We were objects of great curiosity, and many people supposed our party to consist of a school.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading We were objects of great curiosity, and many people supposed our party to consist of a school.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading We were objects of great curiosity, and many people supposed our party to consist of a school.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

express the need or desire for

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

uttered with a trill

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

an educational institution

From this reading We were objects of great curiosity, and many people supposed our party to consist of a school.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

transport commercially

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

required or under orders

From this reading We were objects of great curiosity, and many people supposed our party to consist of a school.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading They were more surprised at hearing that La Luna belonged to the school.

carry out

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

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

From this reading They were more surprised at hearing that La Luna belonged to the school.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

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From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

the act of dressing and preparing yourself

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

precisely as stated

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

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

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We therefore migrated to the principal hotel, leaving the two boys, at their own request, on board, under the care of Jenny and Smart.

be dressed in

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

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

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

during the time that

From this reading The three elder girls were to wait on each other, and each take a little girl in their charge, while Hargrave waited on the three elderly ladies.

which person or people

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _May 16._--GIBRALTAR.--I, for one, was very glad to land, for somehow on board ship one never seemed to be able to finish one's toilette with the degree of niceness necessary, a lurch of the ship very often caused an utter derangement, a rolling sea made it a matter of great difficulty even to wash one's face, and as for tidying the hair that had been given up, and those who did not wear caps enclosed their rough curls in nets.