used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH CLIF MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading And then the disappearance of the boat itself pointed to enemies they had not counted upon.
CLIF
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From this reading IN WHICH CLIF MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading And then the disappearance of the boat itself pointed to enemies they had not counted upon.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading And then the disappearance of the boat itself pointed to enemies they had not counted upon.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading And then the disappearance of the boat itself pointed to enemies they had not counted upon.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
flagshipnounUS /ˈflæɡʃɪp/
the chief one of a related group
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And then the disappearance of the boat itself pointed to enemies they had not counted upon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH CLIF MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading And then the disappearance of the boat itself pointed to enemies they had not counted upon.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading IN WHICH CLIF MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
a particular point in time
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were now in a perilous position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
on one occasion
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading They were now in a perilous position.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
having a point
From this reading And then the disappearance of the boat itself pointed to enemies they had not counted upon.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading They were now in a perilous position.
a person who is being chased
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
try to get or reach
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading IN WHICH CLIF MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If they should find them on that narrow strip of beach the story of the conflict might be a different one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then the disappearance of the boat itself pointed to enemies they had not counted upon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were now in a perilous position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They could not return to the flagship, and at any moment the Spaniards, finding they were not pursued, might pluck up courage to seek them out and try conclusions with them once more.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And then the disappearance of the boat itself pointed to enemies they had not counted upon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were now in a perilous position.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH CLIF MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH CLIF MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
