used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
(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 All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
arrestsnounUS /ərˈests/
plural of “arrest” — the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
for the reason that
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
contrabandadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntrəbænd/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
without deviation
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
divisible by two
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
the act of departing
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
absolutely essential
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
principalsnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
not used up
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
ruffians
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From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
Vance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the perils were not removed from the detective's peril because of the arrest of the master of the "Nancy" and his crew.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The interest was far reaching, and a powerful body of men were comprised, and within twenty-four hours of the public knowledge of the arrests, fully twenty ruffians were on the lookout for Spencer Vance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading In going to the coast the detective's peril was even greater than upon former visits, as the worst passions of the remaining part of the gang were fully aroused.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The detective was to be the principal witness against the smugglers, and could he be removed the Government would be without the necessary proofs for the conviction of the principals and the condemnation of the captured contraband goods.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The men actively engaged on the yacht were not all the parties interested directly or indirectly in the contraband business.
