used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading We spoke a lugger standing in for the coast, and two nights afterwards we ourselves followed her, and ran the rest of our cargo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading We spoke a lugger standing in for the coast, and two nights afterwards we ourselves followed her, and ran the rest of our cargo.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
divisible by two
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We spoke a lugger standing in for the coast, and two nights afterwards we ourselves followed her, and ran the rest of our cargo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We spoke a lugger standing in for the coast, and two nights afterwards we ourselves followed her, and ran the rest of our cargo.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
conformity or harmony
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
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 We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
look-out
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From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
luggernoun
small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails
From this reading We spoke a lugger standing in for the coast, and two nights afterwards we ourselves followed her, and ran the rest of our cargo.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
meditateverbUS /ˈmedəteɪt/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
a particular point in time
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading We spoke a lugger standing in for the coast, and two nights afterwards we ourselves followed her, and ran the rest of our cargo.
not any; not one
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We spoke a lugger standing in for the coast, and two nights afterwards we ourselves followed her, and ran the rest of our cargo.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We spoke a lugger standing in for the coast, and two nights afterwards we ourselves followed her, and ran the rest of our cargo.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading We spoke a lugger standing in for the coast, and two nights afterwards we ourselves followed her, and ran the rest of our cargo.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We spoke a lugger standing in for the coast, and two nights afterwards we ourselves followed her, and ran the rest of our cargo.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
revenged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading We spoke a lugger standing in for the coast, and two nights afterwards we ourselves followed her, and ran the rest of our cargo.
spotsman
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From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
having a supporting base
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We spoke a lugger standing in for the coast, and two nights afterwards we ourselves followed her, and ran the rest of our cargo.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
precisely as stated
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
(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 We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
at the time that
From this reading "We were sullen and out of humour enough when we got on board; but there was no time then to meditate on revenge, so we lost not a moment in making sail and standing off the coast.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
which person or people
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When on shore, about that work, we discovered who it was who had betrayed us, and we renewed our oath to be revenged on him whenever we could get him into our power.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was a man who often had acted as spotsman for us, and in whom we placed entire confidence, though with the world in general he did not enjoy the best of characters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We well knew that, after what we had done, the revenue cruisers would be keeping a very sharp look-out for us; but we were not to be daunted, even by the certainty of death, if taken.
