used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
move towards
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
BergennounUS /ˈbɜːrɡən/
a port city in southwestern Norway
From this reading Seeing no immediate danger, Captain Bergen descended into the cabin for a few minutes.
Brazzier
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From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Seeing no immediate danger, Captain Bergen descended into the cabin for a few minutes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Seeing no immediate danger, Captain Bergen descended into the cabin for a few minutes.
deeming
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From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Seeing no immediate danger, Captain Bergen descended into the cabin for a few minutes.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I hate to shoot a man, but if ever a person had justification for doing so, I have.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
one or the other of two
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
at any time
From this reading I hate to shoot a man, but if ever a person had justification for doing so, I have.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Seeing no immediate danger, Captain Bergen descended into the cabin for a few minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hate to shoot a man, but if ever a person had justification for doing so, I have.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I hate to shoot a man, but if ever a person had justification for doing so, I have.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading I hate to shoot a man, but if ever a person had justification for doing so, I have.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I hate to shoot a man, but if ever a person had justification for doing so, I have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I hate to shoot a man, but if ever a person had justification for doing so, I have.
of the present time and place
From this reading Seeing no immediate danger, Captain Bergen descended into the cabin for a few minutes.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
and nothing more
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
justificationnounUS /ˌdʒʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/
something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
From this reading I hate to shoot a man, but if ever a person had justification for doing so, I have.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
held up in the air
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I hate to shoot a man, but if ever a person had justification for doing so, I have.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Seeing no immediate danger, Captain Bergen descended into the cabin for a few minutes.
mutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
not any; not one
From this reading Seeing no immediate danger, Captain Bergen descended into the cabin for a few minutes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
a human being
From this reading I hate to shoot a man, but if ever a person had justification for doing so, I have.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
on the contrary
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
Redvignez
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From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading I hate to shoot a man, but if ever a person had justification for doing so, I have.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
shoveverbUS /ʃʌv/
come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
tuggedverbUS /tʌɡd/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
someone who visits
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
at the time that
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR But the mutineers took good care not to show themselves just then; and the captain, deeming such a course prudent, tugged at the anchor until it was lifted, when he managed to shove the craft off, and reaching the middle of the lagoon, the anchor was dropped.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
won't
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From this reading "Now they won't be likely to approach without my seeing them," was his conclusion; "and so long as I can keep awake, I can hold them at bay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am rather inclined to think that if either Brazzier or Redvignez should wander into range, one of these rifles would be likely to go off!"
