Chapter XXI

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

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

anew

From this reading The skipper knew that Sanders must be driven back again at once, and that he must do it.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The skipper knew that Sanders must be driven back again at once, and that he must do it.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

brought together in one place

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSION.

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

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The skipper knew that Sanders must be driven back again at once, and that he must do it.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The skipper knew that Sanders must be driven back again at once, and that he must do it.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

the act of departing

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

the head of a state government

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

emerge from the eggs

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

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

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

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

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

an instinctive motive

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The skipper knew that Sanders must be driven back again at once, and that he must do it.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

held up in the air

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

the force of workers available

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The skipper knew that Sanders must be driven back again at once, and that he must do it.

not any; not one

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

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

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

on one occasion

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

above and across; more than

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading The skipper knew that Sanders must be driven back again at once, and that he must do it.

in the near future

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

make square

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

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

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

male cat

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

the act of using

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

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

From this reading Had the eyes that were peering at him over the combings of the hatchway belonged to his father instead of Sanders, Tom could not have been more astounded.

at the time that

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to run on deck and report the matter to the governor, but when he had taken a second thought he knew that would be of no use, for, before the crew could be collected, the burglars would have ample time to come out of the store-room, and if they once gained a footing on deck they would soon square accounts with the Crusoe men.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "You young rascal!" said the burglar, placing his hands against the hatch, which he had lifted with his head, "we're going to settle with you now.