Chapter XXI

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

(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 Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

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

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

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From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

functioning in a supporting capacity

From this reading But all of it in turn had been reclaimed from the interior of the _Monterey_, the fast auxiliary that Weddigen had commanded.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

a mass of precious metal

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But all of it in turn had been reclaimed from the interior of the _Monterey_, the fast auxiliary that Weddigen had commanded.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

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From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

(of hair) made tidy with a comb

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading But all of it in turn had been reclaimed from the interior of the _Monterey_, the fast auxiliary that Weddigen had commanded.

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

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

someone who works underwater

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

many and different

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading But all of it in turn had been reclaimed from the interior of the _Monterey_, the fast auxiliary that Weddigen had commanded.

past form of “ferret” — hound or harry relentlessly

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The fight on the _Monterey_ had been short and sweet.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But all of it in turn had been reclaimed from the interior of the _Monterey_, the fast auxiliary that Weddigen had commanded.

coins made of gold

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

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

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

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

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

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

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

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

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

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

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

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

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay

From this reading But all of it in turn had been reclaimed from the interior of the _Monterey_, the fast auxiliary that Weddigen had commanded.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

of an obscure nature

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

not any; not one

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

characteristic of pirates

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

delivered from danger

From this reading But all of it in turn had been reclaimed from the interior of the _Monterey_, the fast auxiliary that Weddigen had commanded.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

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

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

transport commercially

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

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

From this reading The fight on the _Monterey_ had been short and sweet.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

catch sight of

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

not in physical motion

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

having a sunken area

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The fight on the _Monterey_ had been short and sweet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But all of it in turn had been reclaimed from the interior of the _Monterey_, the fast auxiliary that Weddigen had commanded.

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

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

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

From this reading BACK TO BRIGHTON Several days had elapsed since the capture of the mysterious pirate ship and her motley crew.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading But all of it in turn had been reclaimed from the interior of the _Monterey_, the fast auxiliary that Weddigen had commanded.

French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

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

From this reading Relentless search, however, had disclosed no more of the precious booty--all of it had been ferreted out by the arch-conspirator, Carl Weddigen, diver extraordinary, adventurer, spy and piratical chief.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.

during the time that

From this reading The _Jules Verne_ had remained on the job at Martha's Vineyard while her divers carefully combed the interior of the old sunken British liner _Dominion_ to find whether any of the gold bullion still remained in her hold.