Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading He had never expected to see the bay again except as a prisoner.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

anew

From this reading He had never expected to see the bay again except as a prisoner.

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

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERS ARE PUNISHED.

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

From this reading He had never expected to see the bay again except as a prisoner.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

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From this reading He had not seen a single hour's peace since he joined Sam Barton's society.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading He had never expected to see the bay again except as a prisoner.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

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

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

a small inlet

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

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From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

greatly pleased

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

having made preparations

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

apart from; not including

From this reading He had never expected to see the bay again except as a prisoner.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He had never expected to see the bay again except as a prisoner.

give expression to

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

in a faint and feeble manner

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

in a free manner

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

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

From this reading He had never expected to see the bay again except as a prisoner.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had never expected to see the bay again except as a prisoner.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He had not seen a single hour's peace since he joined Sam Barton's society.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

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

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading He had not seen a single hour's peace since he joined Sam Barton's society.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never expected to see the bay again except as a prisoner.

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

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not seen a single hour's peace since he joined Sam Barton's society.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

on one occasion

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading He had not seen a single hour's peace since he joined Sam Barton's society.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He had never expected to see the bay again except as a prisoner.

subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

From this reading THE ROBBERS ARE PUNISHED.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading THE ROBBERS ARE PUNISHED.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading He had not seen a single hour's peace since he joined Sam Barton's society.

express in words

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had never expected to see the bay again except as a prisoner.

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

From this reading He had not seen a single hour's peace since he joined Sam Barton's society.

have in common

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

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

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had not seen a single hour's peace since he joined Sam Barton's society.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading He had not seen a single hour's peace since he joined Sam Barton's society.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He had not seen a single hour's peace since he joined Sam Barton's society.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERS ARE PUNISHED.

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

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

male cat

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

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

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.

during the time that

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

in a willing manner

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading While he was in the cove and besieged by the students, he would willingly have disposed of his interest in the Crusoe band, and freely surrendered his share of the passage money, if he could have wiped out the record of that night.

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

From this reading To say that Tom Newcombe was delighted to find himself once more out of the cove and safely across the shoals, would but feebly express his feelings.