used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
(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 HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He now began to consider in what condition he should leave the caves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading He now began to consider in what condition he should leave the caves.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He now began to consider in what condition he should leave the caves.
deem to be
From this reading He now began to consider in what condition he should leave the caves.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
characterized by great determination
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
draftsnounUS /dræfts/
plural of “draft” — a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
fragmentaryadjectiveUS /ˈfræɡmənteri/
consisting of small disconnected parts
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
glistenedverbUS /ˈɡlɪsənd/
past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
coins made of gold
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
go away from a place
From this reading He now began to consider in what condition he should leave the caves.
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 "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
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 "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now began to consider in what condition he should leave the caves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
on one occasion
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
like better; value more highly
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He now began to consider in what condition he should leave the caves.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
carry out
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
tillernounUS /ˈtɪlər/
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
except if; if not
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He now began to consider in what condition he should leave the caves.
in or at the place that
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
which person or people
From this reading "There are a good many people," he thought, "who know that we lived there, and if that man who was there afterwards should come back, I would prefer that he should not notice any changes, unless, indeed,"--and his eyes glistened as a thought darted into his mind,--"unless, indeed, he should find a lake where he left a dry cave.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIS FORTUNE UNDER HIS FEET Notwithstanding the fact that the captain had, for the present, closed his account with the treasure in the lake cave, and had determined not to give another thought to further drafts upon it, he could not prevent all sorts of vague and fragmentary plans for getting more of the gold from thrusting themselves upon him; but his hand was strong upon the tiller of his mind, and his course did not change a point.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Once he thought he would go there and take away everything which might indicate that the caves had been inhabited, but this notion he discarded.
