Chapter XVI

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

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading Had it not been for the laden supply boat, which as yet they were not willing to abandon, they would easily and speedily have drawn away from the pursuing barges.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

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

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

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

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

replying

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

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

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

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

From this reading Had it not been for the laden supply boat, which as yet they were not willing to abandon, they would easily and speedily have drawn away from the pursuing barges.

plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The whaleboat had been built for speed, and was long, narrow, and light.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

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

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Had it not been for the laden supply boat, which as yet they were not willing to abandon, they would easily and speedily have drawn away from the pursuing barges.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Had it not been for the laden supply boat, which as yet they were not willing to abandon, they would easily and speedily have drawn away from the pursuing barges.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

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 TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

plural of “gunboat” — a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

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

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had it not been for the laden supply boat, which as yet they were not willing to abandon, they would easily and speedily have drawn away from the pursuing barges.

of the present time and place

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

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

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Had it not been for the laden supply boat, which as yet they were not willing to abandon, they would easily and speedily have drawn away from the pursuing barges.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The whaleboat had been built for speed, and was long, narrow, and light.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The whaleboat had been built for speed, and was long, narrow, and light.

the force of workers available

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The whaleboat had been built for speed, and was long, narrow, and light.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

not any; not one

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

on one occasion

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading Had it not been for the laden supply boat, which as yet they were not willing to abandon, they would easily and speedily have drawn away from the pursuing barges.

with speed

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

take up or begin anew

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

move hurridly

From this reading The whaleboat had been built for speed, and was long, narrow, and light.

with speed

From this reading Had it not been for the laden supply boat, which as yet they were not willing to abandon, they would easily and speedily have drawn away from the pursuing barges.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

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

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

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

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

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

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

past form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

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

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

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

From this reading Had it not been for the laden supply boat, which as yet they were not willing to abandon, they would easily and speedily have drawn away from the pursuing barges.

a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas

From this reading The whaleboat had been built for speed, and was long, narrow, and light.

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

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why it was that the guns of the gunboats had remained silent they could not understand, but there was no time now for investigations.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Had it not been for the laden supply boat, which as yet they were not willing to abandon, they would easily and speedily have drawn away from the pursuing barges.

possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading TED WILSON'S VICTIM A SHOUT arose from the eager crew as they perceived the success which had crowned their desperate efforts, but an answering shout from the men in the two approaching barges quickly recalled them to the necessity for further and immediate action.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was sufficient that they had not been molested thus far; and as the leader at once gave the command for them to resume their labors with their oars, the men at once responded and gave way together, the supply boat still being towed.

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

From this reading Had it not been for the laden supply boat, which as yet they were not willing to abandon, they would easily and speedily have drawn away from the pursuing barges.

but in spite of that

From this reading Had it not been for the laden supply boat, which as yet they were not willing to abandon, they would easily and speedily have drawn away from the pursuing barges.