Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

(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 "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

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

From this reading The poor slaves tugged at the oars till their strength almost gave way.

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

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

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

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

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

From this reading "Such is the consequence of evil-doing," said Fairburn, moralising, as we came to this conclusion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The poor slaves tugged at the oars till their strength almost gave way.

plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

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

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

for the reason that

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Such is the consequence of evil-doing," said Fairburn, moralising, as we came to this conclusion.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

an occurrence of something

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading "Such is the consequence of evil-doing," said Fairburn, moralising, as we came to this conclusion.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "Such is the consequence of evil-doing," said Fairburn, moralising, as we came to this conclusion.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

plural of “depredation” — an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

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

From this reading "Such is the consequence of evil-doing," said Fairburn, moralising, as we came to this conclusion.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

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

From this reading "Such is the consequence of evil-doing," said Fairburn, moralising, as we came to this conclusion.

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

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The poor slaves tugged at the oars till their strength almost gave way.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

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

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

the force of workers available

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

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

From this reading "Such is the consequence of evil-doing," said Fairburn, moralising, as we came to this conclusion.

not any; not one

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading The poor slaves tugged at the oars till their strength almost gave way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

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

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

in other respects or ways

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The poor slaves tugged at the oars till their strength almost gave way.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Such is the consequence of evil-doing," said Fairburn, moralising, as we came to this conclusion.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

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

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading The poor slaves tugged at the oars till their strength almost gave way.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The poor slaves tugged at the oars till their strength almost gave way.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

carry out

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

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

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Honest men can go where they like, and have no enemies to fear; rogues have the door shut in their faces in all directions, and have reason to fear that all men are their enemies."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

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

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

up to a particular time

From this reading The poor slaves tugged at the oars till their strength almost gave way.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

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

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

in the direction of

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

inflected form of “tug” — pull hard

From this reading The poor slaves tugged at the oars till their strength almost gave way.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The poor slaves tugged at the oars till their strength almost gave way.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

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

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

in or at the place that

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There could be no doubt that such was the case, because otherwise they would have pulled towards the shore, in the hopes of being in time to take shelter in one of the numerous bays and creeks, with which it is indented.

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

From this reading From this we judged that we were off a part of the coast where they had been accustomed to commit depredations, and that they were afraid, should they be shipwrecked, that the inhabitants would retaliate by destroying them.