Chapter VIII · On Board “the Tarantula”

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

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

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

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

in addition

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

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

From this reading The principal produce of these was sisal hemp, a well-known and valuable product of the country.

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

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

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

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

without stop or interruption

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading But the event proved exactly to the contrary.

restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The principal produce of these was sisal hemp, a well-known and valuable product of the country.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading But the event proved exactly to the contrary.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading But the event proved exactly to the contrary.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

set up or found

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

the head of a state government

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

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

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

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

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

a plant fiber

From this reading The principal produce of these was sisal hemp, a well-known and valuable product of the country.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

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

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

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

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

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

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

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

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

as might be expected

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

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

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

and nothing more

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The principal produce of these was sisal hemp, a well-known and valuable product of the country.

bring forth or yield

From this reading The principal produce of these was sisal hemp, a well-known and valuable product of the country.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading The principal produce of these was sisal hemp, a well-known and valuable product of the country.

established beyond doubt

From this reading But the event proved exactly to the contrary.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

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

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

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

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

a plant fiber used for making rope

From this reading The principal produce of these was sisal hemp, a well-known and valuable product of the country.

in the near future

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

with speed

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

having a supporting base

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

required or under orders

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.

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

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

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

From this reading The principal produce of these was sisal hemp, a well-known and valuable product of the country.

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

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

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

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading The principal produce of these was sisal hemp, a well-known and valuable product of the country.

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

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

widely or fully known

From this reading The principal produce of these was sisal hemp, a well-known and valuable product of the country.

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

From this reading “A few moments later,” continued Ned, “we were standing on the deck of the sinister-looking craft, confronted by her equally sinister-looking owner, for such we soon found he was, in fact, if not in name.

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

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading “Naturally, we supposed that as soon as we had told our story, the first act of Ramon Herrera, for such he informed us was his name, would be to aid us in reaching our yacht.

a state of Mexico on the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula

From this reading From him we speedily learned that not only was he the governor of that part of the province of Yucatan, but that he also controlled large plantations near the mouth of the river.