Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Therefore the actual handling of the money had been a matter of extreme care to Lute and those in his closest confidence.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

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

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

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

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

any thing at all

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

exert pressure on someone through threats

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

a club used as a weapon

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

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

From this reading Therefore the actual handling of the money had been a matter of extreme care to Lute and those in his closest confidence.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Therefore the actual handling of the money had been a matter of extreme care to Lute and those in his closest confidence.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Therefore the actual handling of the money had been a matter of extreme care to Lute and those in his closest confidence.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

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

From this reading Therefore the rank and file of employes were merely mercenaries, working for a flat wage.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Therefore the actual handling of the money had been a matter of extreme care to Lute and those in his closest confidence.

past form of “father” — make (offspring) by reproduction

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading Therefore the rank and file of employes were merely mercenaries, working for a flat wage.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Therefore the rank and file of employes were merely mercenaries, working for a flat wage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Therefore the rank and file of employes were merely mercenaries, working for a flat wage.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

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

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading Therefore the actual handling of the money had been a matter of extreme care to Lute and those in his closest confidence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

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

From this reading Therefore the actual handling of the money had been a matter of extreme care to Lute and those in his closest confidence.

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

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

to an unacceptable degree

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

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

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

plural of “mallow” — any of various plants of the family Malvaceae

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Therefore the actual handling of the money had been a matter of extreme care to Lute and those in his closest confidence.

plural of “mercenary” — a person hired to fight for another country than their own

From this reading Therefore the rank and file of employes were merely mercenaries, working for a flat wage.

and nothing more

From this reading Therefore the rank and file of employes were merely mercenaries, working for a flat wage.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Therefore the actual handling of the money had been a matter of extreme care to Lute and those in his closest confidence.

someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

above and across; more than

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

plural of “ramification” — the act of branching out or dividing into branches

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Therefore the rank and file of employes were merely mercenaries, working for a flat wage.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

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

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But in such an enterprise the danger of mutiny always looms large and the bludgeon of blackmail lies ready to the hand of the mutineer.

a quantity of money

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

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

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore the rank and file of employes were merely mercenaries, working for a flat wage.

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

From this reading Therefore the actual handling of the money had been a matter of extreme care to Lute and those in his closest confidence.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

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

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

the act of using

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.

something that remunerates

From this reading Therefore the rank and file of employes were merely mercenaries, working for a flat wage.

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

From this reading Therefore the rank and file of employes were merely mercenaries, working for a flat wage.

belonging to which person

From this reading The conspiracy fathered by Lute Brown and Jase Mallows had its inception in a small coterie whose ambitions had been stirred to avarice by the bait of sharing among them a sum of over four thousand dollars.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Therefore the rank and file of employes were merely mercenaries, working for a flat wage.

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

From this reading Ramifications of detail had necessitated the use of a larger force; a force so large, indeed, that anything like an equal distribution of booty would have intolerably eaten into the profits of the principals.