Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

later than; following

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

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

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

not accessible to view

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

travel across or pass over

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

complete or carry out

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

wear away by rubbing

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

the act of departing

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

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

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

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

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

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

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

relating to the condition of immunity

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

a particular point in time

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

plural of “musketeer” — a foot soldier armed with a musket

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

a brief written record

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

and nothing more

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

the local environment

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

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

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

closely encircling

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

carry out

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

plural of “target” — a reference point to shoot at

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

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

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

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

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

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

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

up to a particular time

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

precisely as stated

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

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

From this reading Hornigold was able to keep them in hand for a little space after the capture of the town, but the thought of the pleasure being enjoyed by their comrades was too much for them.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

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From this reading Concealed from observation by the deep shadow of the cliffs, and therefore immune from the enemy's fire, they had made targets of the Spaniards on the walls, and by a close, rapid, and well-directed discharge, had kept down the return of the garrison until the very moment of the assault.

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

From this reading Anxious to take a hand in the hideous fray, they stole away one by one, slinking under the cliff until they were beyond the reach of the boatswain, then boldly rushing for the town in the open, until the old sailor was left with only a half-dozen of the most dependable surrounding himself and prisoners.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH BENJAMIN HORNIGOLD RECOGNIZES A CROSS, AND CAPTAIN ALVARADO FINDS AND LOSES A MOTHER ON THE STRAND The musketeers under Hornigold, chosen for their mastery with the weapon, had played their parts with cunning skill.

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

From this reading The rest would not have got away from him so easily had he not been so intensely occupied that at first he had taken little note of what was going on.