Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

anew

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

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

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

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

From this reading The sleeves of the jacket were made long, so as to cover our hands.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

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

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

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

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading This time we sailed round, so that we were saved the journey over the cliffs.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The sleeves of the jacket were made long, so as to cover our hands.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

inquire into

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

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From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

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

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

coins made of gold

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

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

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

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From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

large stinging paper wasp

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

not admitting of passage or capable of being affected

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

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

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

plural of “inquisitor” — a questioner who is excessively harsh

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

a short coat

From this reading The sleeves of the jacket were made long, so as to cover our hands.

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From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading This time we sailed round, so that we were saved the journey over the cliffs.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

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From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

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 The sleeves of the jacket were made long, so as to cover our hands.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

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From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

above and across; more than

From this reading This time we sailed round, so that we were saved the journey over the cliffs.

coated with paint

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading This time we sailed round, so that we were saved the journey over the cliffs.

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From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading This time we sailed round, so that we were saved the journey over the cliffs.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading This time we sailed round, so that we were saved the journey over the cliffs.

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

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading The sleeves of the jacket were made long, so as to cover our hands.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This time we sailed round, so that we were saved the journey over the cliffs.

plural of “sting” — a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

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

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This time we sailed round, so that we were saved the journey over the cliffs.

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

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

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

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time we sailed round, so that we were saved the journey over the cliffs.

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

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Our sea boots and breeches we knew to be impervious to hornet stings, and, thus equipped, we hoped to succeed in carrying away the treasure which the Lamakera fishermen had abandoned.

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

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

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

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

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

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

in or at the place that

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

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

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

which person or people

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES During the two days which followed the making of our compact with Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading We had caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth, with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled with glass.