Chapter X

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

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

anew

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

(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 Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

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

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

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

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

at any time

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

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 He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

immediately past

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

the process of seeping

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

above and across; more than

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

playful in an appealingly bold way

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

only a very short time before

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

-ing form of “tattoo” — stain (skin) with indelible color

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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

From this reading THE VENTANA.

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

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

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

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

male cat

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

except if; if not

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

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

From this reading THE VENTANA.

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

From this reading A severe cut on his forehead, from which the blood was oozing, did not add to his personal appearance.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

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

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

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

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He scarcely knew a word of Spanish, but seemed instinctively aware that we had fallen into hands nearly as dangerous as his former acquaintances the Mussolongos, for he said,-- "Master Rodney, I fear we have run our last knot off the log-line, and our sand-glass won't run again, unless heaven gives the order _to turn_.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Tom Lambourne's face wore somewhat of a blanched hue, through which the stripes of his tattooing seemed blacker than ever.

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

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, if I could but get one of these muskets, to have a shot at the rascally cargo-puddlers before it's all over with us, I would be content.