Chapter XIII · The Catastrophe

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

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

(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 Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

in addition

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

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

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

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

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

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

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

aroused or activated

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

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

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

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

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

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From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

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

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

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

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

the quality of being honest

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

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

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

an occurrence of something

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

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From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

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

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

the act of departing

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

-ing form of “murder” — kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

extremely wicked

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

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

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

many times at short intervals

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

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

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

above and across; more than

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

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

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

get by special effort

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

in the near future

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

believed likely

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

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

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

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

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading “Honor among thieves” has often been quoted; but in this instance, as in many others that could be mentioned, the thieves were as lacking in honor as they were in honesty.

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

From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.

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

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

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

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

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

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

which person or people

From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.