Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading They seemed to care nothing for the lives of those on the ship which they had decided to wreck.

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

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

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

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

recognizable; marked

From this reading They seemed to care nothing for the lives of those on the ship which they had decided to wreck.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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

From this reading Never until then did I realise the utter heartlessness of the gang.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They seemed to care nothing for the lives of those on the ship which they had decided to wreck.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

obtain

From this reading In their lust for gain nothing was sacred to them.

an association of criminals

From this reading Never until then did I realise the utter heartlessness of the gang.

assemble or get together

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

an absence of concern for the welfare of others

From this reading Never until then did I realise the utter heartlessness of the gang.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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 WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They seemed to care nothing for the lives of those on the ship which they had decided to wreck.

a strong sexual desire

From this reading In their lust for gain nothing was sacred to them.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

the force of workers available

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never until then did I realise the utter heartlessness of the gang.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They seemed to care nothing for the lives of those on the ship which they had decided to wreck.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They seemed to care nothing for the lives of those on the ship which they had decided to wreck.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Never until then did I realise the utter heartlessness of the gang.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading In their lust for gain nothing was sacred to them.

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

From this reading They seemed to care nothing for the lives of those on the ship which they had decided to wreck.

transport commercially

From this reading They seemed to care nothing for the lives of those on the ship which they had decided to wreck.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In their lust for gain nothing was sacred to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In their lust for gain nothing was sacred to them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Never until then did I realise the utter heartlessness of the gang.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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

From this reading They seemed to care nothing for the lives of those on the ship which they had decided to wreck.

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

From this reading They seemed to care nothing for the lives of those on the ship which they had decided to wreck.

up to a particular time

From this reading Never until then did I realise the utter heartlessness of the gang.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Never until then did I realise the utter heartlessness of the gang.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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

From this reading In their lust for gain nothing was sacred to them.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As far as I could gather, their plan was that I should lead Cap'n Jack's horse along the edge of the cliffs with a lantern fastened to its neck.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading They seemed to care nothing for the lives of those on the ship which they had decided to wreck.

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

From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE WRECKERS' LIGHT--HOW I ESCAPED AND ENTERED PENNINGTON An hour later a number of men were in the kitchen of Cap'n Jack's house, and from the way they talked I knew they meant that the vessel which they had been watching should that night be destroyed.