Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

later than; following

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

(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 But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

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

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

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

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

any thing at all

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

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

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

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

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

in a breathless manner

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

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

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

come together

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

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

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

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

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

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

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

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

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

crowded or massed together

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

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

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

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

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

the force of workers available

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

not any; not one

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

and nothing more

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

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

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

having only essential or minimal features

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

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

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

carry out

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

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

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

propel through the air

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

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

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

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

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Lying huddled under the bunk in the bilge-water, which swung from side to side as the vessel rolled, I must admit that I would have presented a sorry spectacle to any one who could have seen me, clad only in the trousers of my pajamas, and suggesting anything but a fighting man.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

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

From this reading I told myself that it was not my fault that I had been stripped of my arms and made a prisoner, and blamed Captain Riggs for allowing Thirkle--in the character of the Rev. Luther Meeker--to throw all the suspicion of the murder of Trego on me and hold his own liberty and good-standing as a passenger.

at the time that

From this reading But when I heard no cry, or shot, or sounds of a struggle, I began to formulate plans for getting back to my room or finding the captain and begging him to let me help him fight against Thirkle and his men.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

which person or people

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But, in spite of the poor part I had taken so far in the fighting, I had no fear of an encounter with the men who seemed likely enough to take possession of the _Kut Sang_ and murder all on board.

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

From this reading THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL For several minutes I listened breathlessly, waiting for some sound which would indicate that Captain Riggs had been killed or captured by the three who had gone up the companionway after him.