Chapter XIV

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

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

anew

From this reading "We can never hope for such luck again," said Mr. Blunt, as he stood, tiller in hand.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

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

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

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

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading "Those rascals would have murdered us as we lay in the cabin had it not been for the warning we received.

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

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "We can never hope for such luck again," said Mr. Blunt, as he stood, tiller in hand.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

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

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

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From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

full of events or incidents

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

an association of criminals

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "We can never hope for such luck again," said Mr. Blunt, as he stood, tiller in hand.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Those rascals would have murdered us as we lay in the cabin had it not been for the warning we received.

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

From this reading "We can never hope for such luck again," said Mr. Blunt, as he stood, tiller in hand.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "We can never hope for such luck again," said Mr. Blunt, as he stood, tiller in hand.

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

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

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

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Those rascals would have murdered us as we lay in the cabin had it not been for the warning we received.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Those rascals would have murdered us as we lay in the cabin had it not been for the warning we received.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "We can never hope for such luck again," said Mr. Blunt, as he stood, tiller in hand.

occurring by chance

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

the force of workers available

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

used to form the superlative

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

killed unlawfully

From this reading "Those rascals would have murdered us as we lay in the cabin had it not been for the warning we received.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "We can never hope for such luck again," said Mr. Blunt, as he stood, tiller in hand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Those rascals would have murdered us as we lay in the cabin had it not been for the warning we received.

occurring from time to time

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

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

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading "Those rascals would have murdered us as we lay in the cabin had it not been for the warning we received.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "Those rascals would have murdered us as we lay in the cabin had it not been for the warning we received.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We can never hope for such luck again," said Mr. Blunt, as he stood, tiller in hand.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

in a special manner

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

express in words

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

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

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

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

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Those rascals would have murdered us as we lay in the cabin had it not been for the warning we received.

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

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass

From this reading "We can never hope for such luck again," said Mr. Blunt, as he stood, tiller in hand.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

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

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

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

From this reading "Those rascals would have murdered us as we lay in the cabin had it not been for the warning we received.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

a message informing of danger

From this reading "Those rascals would have murdered us as we lay in the cabin had it not been for the warning we received.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We can never hope for such luck again," said Mr. Blunt, as he stood, tiller in hand.

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

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

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

From this reading As they stood in the stern of their captured vessel, listening for a time to the shouts of rage which followed them, and the occasional pistol shots which echoed down the river, each of the three was deeply grateful for what had been a most lucky escape, and Dudley and Mr. Blunt in particular felt that they were specially fortunate.

which person or people

From this reading BACK TO THE RANCHO Great indeed was the happiness of the trio who had made such an eventful escape from the gang who had attacked them.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."

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

From this reading "Those rascals would have murdered us as we lay in the cabin had it not been for the warning we received.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Come, Mr. Joyce, tell us the whole tale again, and how it came about that you were in this country, and took passage with those men."