used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'm inclined to think the signal was a warning to keep off.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
don't
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From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You shall make a good meal, and then have a sleep, ready for to-morrow's work.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You shall make a good meal, and then have a sleep, ready for to-morrow's work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You shall make a good meal, and then have a sleep, ready for to-morrow's work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No," he said; "not to-night, my lad.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
I'm
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From this reading I'm inclined to think the signal was a warning to keep off.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I'm inclined to think the signal was a warning to keep off.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I'm inclined to think the signal was a warning to keep off.
a boy or man
From this reading "No," he said; "not to-night, my lad.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
go away from a place
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
engage in
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading You shall make a good meal, and then have a sleep, ready for to-morrow's work.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "No," he said; "not to-night, my lad.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," he said; "not to-night, my lad.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No," he said; "not to-night, my lad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I'm inclined to think the signal was a warning to keep off.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading You shall make a good meal, and then have a sleep, ready for to-morrow's work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," he said; "not to-night, my lad.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading I'm inclined to think the signal was a warning to keep off.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading You shall make a good meal, and then have a sleep, ready for to-morrow's work.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
in the near future
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I'm inclined to think the signal was a warning to keep off.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I'm inclined to think the signal was a warning to keep off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'm inclined to think the signal was a warning to keep off.
to-morrow's
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From this reading You shall make a good meal, and then have a sleep, ready for to-morrow's work.
to-night
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From this reading "No," he said; "not to-night, my lad.
the upper part of anything
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
a message informing of danger
From this reading I'm inclined to think the signal was a warning to keep off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I'm inclined to think the signal was a warning to keep off.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
We'll
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From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading They may hide the cargo they leave ashore, and if we don't capture it, so much the worse, but our work is to crush up the gang more than to capture a few barrels and bales.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We'll look out to-night, and, as soon as it is daylight, you shall make sure of the bearings of your prison, then we'll land a strong boat's crew, and go along the top of the cliff to the place, and put an end to that game.
