Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

further or added

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

anew

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

(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 Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

in addition

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

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

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

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

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Having at length completed my task, I rejoined the little group upon the poop.

in a convenient manner

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

act of transferring property title from one person to another

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Having at length completed my task, I rejoined the little group upon the poop.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

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

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having at length completed my task, I rejoined the little group upon the poop.

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

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

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

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Having at length completed my task, I rejoined the little group upon the poop.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Having at length completed my task, I rejoined the little group upon the poop.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

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From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

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

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

the force of workers available

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Having at length completed my task, I rejoined the little group upon the poop.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

absolutely essential

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

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

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

and nothing more

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

above and across; more than

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

obscene terms for feces

From this reading Having at length completed my task, I rejoined the little group upon the poop.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading Having at length completed my task, I rejoined the little group upon the poop.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

cut with a saw

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

express in words

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Having at length completed my task, I rejoined the little group upon the poop.

crush together or collapse

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

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

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

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

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

in the direction of

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

except if; if not

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Having at length completed my task, I rejoined the little group upon the poop.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

the act of using

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

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From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

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From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

precisely as stated

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

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

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading I dare say you will also notice, as I did, the glint of the sun upon many weapons; and, unless I am very greatly mistaken, each boat has a gun mounted in her bows.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

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

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

during the time that

From this reading I saw that the boats had already pushed off from the junk, and were pulling at a good pace toward the opening in the reef, while the junk herself had filled away again, and was beating up in the same direction.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thrusting the glass into Mrs Vansittart's hands, I hurried away to the magazine and brought out six additional shells, with the necessary cartridges, and, conveying them up on deck, placed them conveniently near the guns of the port battery, which I now saw were the only main-deck pieces that were at all likely to be of use to us.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There are three boats, Walter, as you see," said Mrs Vansittart, handing over the telescope to me; "and if you look at them carefully through the glass you will also see that they are crowded with men--at least twenty in each boat, I should say.