consider or hold as true
From this reading I had to accept his reasons, for I was in his power.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
Aleofanian
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From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
(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 He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
Blastemo
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From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
Broolyi
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From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he would not hear of it.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
the act of departing
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
endangerverbUS /enˈdeɪndʒər/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
fireship
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From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
frustrateverbUS /ˈfrʌstreɪt/
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he would not hear of it.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But he would not hear of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had to accept his reasons, for I was in his power.
how
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From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had to accept his reasons, for I was in his power.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he would not hear of it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he would not hear of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he would not hear of it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
on one occasion
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
others
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From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I had to accept his reasons, for I was in his power.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I had to accept his reasons, for I was in his power.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
transport commercially
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
in the near future
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
carry out
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
TIRRALARIA
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From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had to accept his reasons, for I was in his power.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He said that this would endanger the safety of all, for the Aleofanian king would see at once how elaborate had been the conspiracy and how treacherous we had been, and he would take every means to frustrate our departure, or, if we got safely off, to avenge the insult.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But I was sure that there were others; he was afraid that if I got on board my own ship, Blastemo would persuade me to go off with him to Broolyi; on the other hand, if he secured me for his island, my fireship would soon be in Tirralaria too.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he would not hear of it.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading THE VOYAGE TO TIRRALARIA I ASKED him to sail round the bluff and communicate with my yacht.
