Chapter XV

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

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN.

(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 "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I DON'T see that your plan is any better than mine," Walter objected.

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

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "We'll come back for it," Charley declared.

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

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "I DON'T see that your plan is any better than mine," Walter objected.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "We'll come back for it," Charley declared.

a digital tape recording of sound

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "We'll come back for it," Charley declared.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN.

(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "I DON'T see that your plan is any better than mine," Walter objected.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

coins made of gold

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

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

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "I DON'T see that your plan is any better than mine," Walter objected.

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

From this reading "I DON'T see that your plan is any better than mine," Walter objected.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

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

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I DON'T see that your plan is any better than mine," Walter objected.

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

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading "I DON'T see that your plan is any better than mine," Walter objected.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading A DESPERATE PLAN.

exactly

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Golly, dis nigger plum hates to run off an' lebe all dat gole," Chris observed.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I DON'T see that your plan is any better than mine," Walter objected.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

in the near future

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

carry out

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

large silvery game fish of warm Atlantic coastal waters especially off Florida

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

be about

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I DON'T see that your plan is any better than mine," Walter objected.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I DON'T see that your plan is any better than mine," Walter objected.

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

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

a source of difficulty

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

the topmost one of two

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading "I DON'T see that your plan is any better than mine," Walter objected.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "We'll come back for it," Charley declared.

during the time that

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

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

From this reading "To tarry along while they remove the gold would give them time enough to remove us one by one," Charley replied, "While by doing as I have suggested they will have but little chance for treachery, and, although we will be sure to have trouble with them as soon as we order them to get up anchor, I think we can manage to keep the upper hand of them for the short time it will take to reach Tarpon."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I DON'T see that your plan is any better than mine," Walter objected.