Chapter XII

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

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Last of all, the Dutch renegadoes of the “gunner-room” were won over and persuaded by the four Hollanders.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

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

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

eagerly desirous

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

any thing at all

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Last of all, the Dutch renegadoes of the “gunner-room” were won over and persuaded by the four Hollanders.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

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From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading Last of all, the Dutch renegadoes of the “gunner-room” were won over and persuaded by the four Hollanders.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

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From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

set up or found

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

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

From this reading Last of all, the Dutch renegadoes of the “gunner-room” were won over and persuaded by the four Hollanders.

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

From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

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

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

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

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

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

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

plural of “hollander” — a native or inhabitant of Holland

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

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

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

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

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

immediately past

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

engage in

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

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

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

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

From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Last of all, the Dutch renegadoes of the “gunner-room” were won over and persuaded by the four Hollanders.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

above and across; more than

From this reading Last of all, the Dutch renegadoes of the “gunner-room” were won over and persuaded by the four Hollanders.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Last of all, the Dutch renegadoes of the “gunner-room” were won over and persuaded by the four Hollanders.

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From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

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

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

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

From this reading Last of all, the Dutch renegadoes of the “gunner-room” were won over and persuaded by the four Hollanders.

determined

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

express in words

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

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

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

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

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

past form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

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

From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

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

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

look attentively

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.

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

From this reading Last of all, the Dutch renegadoes of the “gunner-room” were won over and persuaded by the four Hollanders.

in or at the place that

From this reading Now where the English slaves lay in the gunroom there were always four or five crowbars of iron hanging up.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At last, however, he found them anxious to join in with the scheme, and his next effort was equally successful, for he “undermined” the English renegado-gunner and three more, his associates.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Last of all, the Dutch renegadoes of the “gunner-room” were won over and persuaded by the four Hollanders.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT Rawlins knew he could rely on his fellow-countrymen, but at first he hesitated to say anything to the four Hollanders.

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

From this reading The secret had been well kept, and Rawlins resolved that during the captain’s morning watch he would make the attempt.