used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
anew
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
(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 "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What, and leave the grand prize expecting to take care of itself?" asked the captain.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "What, and leave the grand prize expecting to take care of itself?" asked the captain.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
darnverbUS /dɑːrn/
repair by sewing
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "What, and leave the grand prize expecting to take care of itself?" asked the captain.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
the act of giving
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "What, and leave the grand prize expecting to take care of itself?" asked the captain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
it's
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From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "What, and leave the grand prize expecting to take care of itself?" asked the captain.
immediately past
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
go away from a place
From this reading "What, and leave the grand prize expecting to take care of itself?" asked the captain.
the act of departing
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
liquorsnounUS /ˈlɪkərz/
plural of “liquor” — an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
on one occasion
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
and nothing more
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading "What, and leave the grand prize expecting to take care of itself?" asked the captain.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
RopesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
move stealthily
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
carry out
From this reading "What, and leave the grand prize expecting to take care of itself?" asked the captain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
untastedadjective
still full
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
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From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About a week after the occurrence of the events recorded in the last chapter, Captain Flint and his crew were again assembled in the cavern.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, and leave the grand prize expecting to take care of itself?" asked the captain.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am for leaving at once," said Old Ropes; "the only safety for us now is in giving our friends the slip, and the sooner we are out of these waters the better it will be for us."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Something must be done," said one of the men, "to quiet this darn suspicion, or it's all up with us."
but in spite of that
From this reading It was past midnight, and they evidently had business of importance before them, for although the table was spread as upon the former occasion, the liquors appeared as yet to be untasted, and instead of being seated around the table, the whole party were sitting on skins in a remote corner of the cavern, and conversing in a suppressed tone of voice as if fearful of being heard.
