Chapter XVII

later than; following

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

a quantity of money

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

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

From this reading For three weeks and better did the ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ lie off and on by the shoals.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

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

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

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From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

(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 For three weeks and better did the ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ lie off and on by the shoals.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For three weeks and better did the ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ lie off and on by the shoals.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

official routes of communication

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

make up

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

capital as contrasted with the income derived from it

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

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

From this reading For three weeks and better did the ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ lie off and on by the shoals.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

one or the other of two

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

divisible by two

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

superlative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

set up or found

From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

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

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

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

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

set up or found

From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading For three weeks and better did the ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ lie off and on by the shoals.

the force of workers available

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

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From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

not any; not one

From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

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

From this reading For three weeks and better did the ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ lie off and on by the shoals.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For three weeks and better did the ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ lie off and on by the shoals.

and nothing more

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

above and across; more than

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

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

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

freed from illness or injury

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

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From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

except for; apart from

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

cut with a saw

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

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From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

transport commercially

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide

From this reading For three weeks and better did the ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ lie off and on by the shoals.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

having a sunken area

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

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

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

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From this reading For three weeks and better did the ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ lie off and on by the shoals.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

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

From this reading For three weeks and better did the ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ lie off and on by the shoals.

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

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

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From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

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

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

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

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

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

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

producing exhaustion

From this reading OF THEIR UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE SUNKEN TREASURE—WEARYING AT LENGTH OF THE UNDERTAKING, THEY PURSUE THEIR COURSE—THE LEGEND OF ‘NELL’S BEACON,’ OR THE ‘CORPUS SANT.’

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For three weeks and better did the ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ lie off and on by the shoals.

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

From this reading For three weeks the launch and shallop were day by day employed searching and dragging the reefs, but we found no treasure-wreck.

at the time that

From this reading Day after day, even when the glare of the sun was at its fiercest, might our boats be seen floating along the channels of the reef, two men at either bow, leaning over the gunwale, so that their eyes were removed only an inch or so from the water: but, save coral and sand, they saw nought besides.

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

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.

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From this reading For three weeks and better did the ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ lie off and on by the shoals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The remains of the ship to which Bedloe had conducted us were thoroughly searched, indeed the deck was altogether torn up, and some trifling amount of Dutch coin, with two good iron guns, and the small brass cannon were recovered, but we gained no richer prize.