Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

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

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

move towards

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

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

From this reading "We cannot do it," shouted Black Paul to Bonnet, "we shall run too near her as it is.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Shall we let fly at short range and riddle her hull?"

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

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

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

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

From this reading "We cannot do it," shouted Black Paul to Bonnet, "we shall run too near her as it is.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

cause to be bored

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The stiff breeze was growing stiffer and the sea was rising.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

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

From this reading "We cannot do it," shouted Black Paul to Bonnet, "we shall run too near her as it is.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

wanted intensely

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

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

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "We cannot do it," shouted Black Paul to Bonnet, "we shall run too near her as it is.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

divisible by two

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

the organ of sight

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

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

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Shall we let fly at short range and riddle her hull?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

a belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or city

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The stiff breeze was growing stiffer and the sea was rising.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading Shall we let fly at short range and riddle her hull?"

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

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

From this reading "We cannot do it," shouted Black Paul to Bonnet, "we shall run too near her as it is.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Shall we let fly at short range and riddle her hull?"

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

engage in

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

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

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Shall we let fly at short range and riddle her hull?"

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

pierce with many holes

From this reading Shall we let fly at short range and riddle her hull?"

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The stiff breeze was growing stiffer and the sea was rising.

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

From this reading "We cannot do it," shouted Black Paul to Bonnet, "we shall run too near her as it is.

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

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The stiff breeze was growing stiffer and the sea was rising.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "We cannot do it," shouted Black Paul to Bonnet, "we shall run too near her as it is.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Shall we let fly at short range and riddle her hull?"

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "We cannot do it," shouted Black Paul to Bonnet, "we shall run too near her as it is.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading The stiff breeze was growing stiffer and the sea was rising.

comparative of “stiff” — not moving or operating freely

From this reading The stiff breeze was growing stiffer and the sea was rising.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

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

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

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

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "We cannot do it," shouted Black Paul to Bonnet, "we shall run too near her as it is.

throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

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

From this reading The stiff breeze was growing stiffer and the sea was rising.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We cannot do it," shouted Black Paul to Bonnet, "we shall run too near her as it is.

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

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FACE TO FACE With her head to the wind the pirate vessel Revenge bore down slowly upon the King and Queen, now lying to and awaiting her.

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

From this reading The experienced eye of Paul Bittern, the sailing-master of the pirate, now told him that it would be dangerous to approach the brig near enough to make fast to her, even for the minute which Captain Bonnet craved--the minute which would have been long enough for a couple of sturdy fellows to toss on board the prize that exasperating human indictment, Ben Greenway.