Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

noisy quarrel

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

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

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

any thing at all

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

able to attract interest or draw favorable attention

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

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

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

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

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

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

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

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

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

one or the other of two

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

deeply involved especially in something complicated

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

to come or go into

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

bringing death

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

set up or found

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

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

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

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

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

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

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

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

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

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

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

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

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

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

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

a boy or man

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

not any; not one

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

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

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

established beyond doubt

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

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From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

required or under orders

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

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

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

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

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

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

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

up to a particular time

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

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

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

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

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading These precautions taken by Smallbones proved that the lad had conduct as well as courage.

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

From this reading He knew that Vanslyperken was capable of swearing anything against him, and that his best safety lay in the affair not being found out, which it could not be until the cutter had sailed, and no one had seen him either enter or go out.

which person or people

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Satisfied with having preserved his life, he was unwilling to be embroiled in a case of murder, as he wished to prosecute his designs with his companions on board.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He argued that it was not advisable that it should be known that this fatal affray had taken place between the old woman and himself.

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

From this reading There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did--without appealing to the authorities--which was, that if he returned on board, it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken, who had, as he supposed, seen him lying dead upon the floor.