Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to the noise--I can't call it music--of the stringed instruments, there came floating to us quite a chorus of singing.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Then I watched the shore, with its lights looking soft and mellow against the black velvety darkness.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Then I watched the shore, with its lights looking soft and mellow against the black velvety darkness.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

very lively and profitable

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

English lyric poet (1887-1915)

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In addition to the noise--I can't call it music--of the stringed instruments, there came floating to us quite a chorus of singing.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In addition to the noise--I can't call it music--of the stringed instruments, there came floating to us quite a chorus of singing.

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From this reading In addition to the noise--I can't call it music--of the stringed instruments, there came floating to us quite a chorus of singing.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading In addition to the noise--I can't call it music--of the stringed instruments, there came floating to us quite a chorus of singing.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

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From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading In addition to the noise--I can't call it music--of the stringed instruments, there came floating to us quite a chorus of singing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

plural of “gong” — a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

plural of “guitar” — a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

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

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading In addition to the noise--I can't call it music--of the stringed instruments, there came floating to us quite a chorus of singing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then I watched the shore, with its lights looking soft and mellow against the black velvety darkness.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Then I watched the shore, with its lights looking soft and mellow against the black velvety darkness.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Then I watched the shore, with its lights looking soft and mellow against the black velvety darkness.

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading Then I watched the shore, with its lights looking soft and mellow against the black velvety darkness.

the force of workers available

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading In addition to the noise--I can't call it music--of the stringed instruments, there came floating to us quite a chorus of singing.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading In addition to the noise--I can't call it music--of the stringed instruments, there came floating to us quite a chorus of singing.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

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

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

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

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

a full supply

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In addition to the noise--I can't call it music--of the stringed instruments, there came floating to us quite a chorus of singing.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

cut with a saw

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Then I watched the shore, with its lights looking soft and mellow against the black velvety darkness.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading In addition to the noise--I can't call it music--of the stringed instruments, there came floating to us quite a chorus of singing.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Then I watched the shore, with its lights looking soft and mellow against the black velvety darkness.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

past form of “string” — thread on or as if on a string

From this reading In addition to the noise--I can't call it music--of the stringed instruments, there came floating to us quite a chorus of singing.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then I watched the shore, with its lights looking soft and mellow against the black velvety darkness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

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From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

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From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste

From this reading Then I watched the shore, with its lights looking soft and mellow against the black velvety darkness.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Then I watched the shore, with its lights looking soft and mellow against the black velvety darkness.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

in or at the place that

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

during the time that

From this reading Now and then the booming of gongs floated off to us, and the squeaking of a curious kind of pipe; while from the boats close in shore the twangling, twingling sound of the native guitars was very plain--from one in particular, where there was evidently some kind of entertainment, it being lit up with a number of lanterns of grotesque shapes.

which person or people

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading "I don't know what we should do," I remember thinking to myself, "if these people hadn't a wholesome fear of our lads."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then I watched the shore, with its lights looking soft and mellow against the black velvety darkness.

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

From this reading Very little more was said, and as I sat in the darkness I had plenty to think about and picture out, as in imagination I saw our queer-looking boat hooked on to the side of a great high-pooped junk, and Mr Brooke leading the men up the side to the attack upon the fierce desperadoes who would be several times our number.