Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

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

From this reading Each hour increased the anxiety of Captain Seaworth and his officers.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Each hour increased the anxiety of Captain Seaworth and his officers.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

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

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading There was every reason to believe the pirates would return, and perhaps very soon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

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

From this reading Each hour increased the anxiety of Captain Seaworth and his officers.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each hour increased the anxiety of Captain Seaworth and his officers.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There was every reason to believe the pirates would return, and perhaps very soon.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

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

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

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

From this reading Each hour increased the anxiety of Captain Seaworth and his officers.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Each hour increased the anxiety of Captain Seaworth and his officers.

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

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Each hour increased the anxiety of Captain Seaworth and his officers.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

a message received and understood

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

plural of “malay” — a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

a particular point in time

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

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

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

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

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

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

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Each hour increased the anxiety of Captain Seaworth and his officers.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Each hour increased the anxiety of Captain Seaworth and his officers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

by chance

From this reading There was every reason to believe the pirates would return, and perhaps very soon.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading There was every reason to believe the pirates would return, and perhaps very soon.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

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From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

with speed

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There was every reason to believe the pirates would return, and perhaps very soon.

plural of “reprisal” — a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading There was every reason to believe the pirates would return, and perhaps very soon.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

a conventional name for a fox used in tales following usage in the old epic “Reynard the Fox”

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

plural of “sampan” — an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oars

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

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

From this reading Each hour increased the anxiety of Captain Seaworth and his officers.

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

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

in the near future

From this reading There was every reason to believe the pirates would return, and perhaps very soon.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

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

From this reading Each hour increased the anxiety of Captain Seaworth and his officers.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was every reason to believe the pirates would return, and perhaps very soon.

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

From this reading Now that the colonists had returned, it was to be expected the pirates would avenge themselves for the injuries inflicted by the Reynard, and it was more than probable these reprisals would be made at the earliest possible moment.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

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

From this reading There was every reason to believe the pirates would return, and perhaps very soon.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was every reason to believe the pirates would return, and perhaps very soon.

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

From this reading There was every reason to believe the pirates would return, and perhaps very soon.

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

From this reading It was not the custom of Malays to acknowledge themselves vanquished so quickly, and doubtless they had the fullest information concerning the movements of the colonists from the numberless small proas or sampans which can be met in any direction under the guise of honest traders.

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

From this reading There was every reason to believe the pirates would return, and perhaps very soon.