Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

again but in a new or different way

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

anew

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

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

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

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

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

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

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

a small house with a single story

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

wicked and cruel behavior

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

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

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

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

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

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

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

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

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

English poet (born in 1930)

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

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

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

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

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

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

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

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

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

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

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

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

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

on one occasion

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

participate in games or sport

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

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

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

recurring again and again

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

get by special effort

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

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

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

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

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

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

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

hard to endure

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

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

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

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

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was only when the hue and cry had somewhat subsided that he had ventured forth to commence his devilry afresh; and what was more likely, now that the hue and cry had been raised once more, than that he should have crept back to his former hiding-place?

at the time that

From this reading I repeated, as I called to mind the fact that it was there Mullen had lain secure when the hue and cry were at their height.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The next afternoon I was in the little cottage at Canvey again, and should have been there sooner but for the fact that I wished first to satisfy myself that my movements were not being watched by the police.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I PLAY A GAME OF “BLUFF” WITH HUGHES “Why not on the ‘Cuban Queen’ indeed?”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I did not intend on this occasion to waste time in trying to find out whether Hughes had any one on board with him or not, especially as I was now without Quickly’s assistance.