Chapter XXI

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

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

(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 They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

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

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

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

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

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

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

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From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

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

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

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

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

carry on a conversation

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

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

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

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

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

true confidential information

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

set up or found

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

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From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

brought together in one place

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

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

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

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

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

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

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

an inhabitant of an island

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

in like or similar manner

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

of or befitting a lord

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

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

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

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

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

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

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

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

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

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

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

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

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

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

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

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

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

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

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The character of the lordly islander, and his history as gleaned from Pietro and Chica, were likewise canvassed, and his evident intention to add the strangers to his band of cowed subjects was impressed upon the entire company in a most forcible manner.

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

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

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

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

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

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

in or at the place that

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

during the time that

From this reading At Madeline's suggestion, every member of the crew, seven in number, was present while the details of their visit to the larger island were related by his principals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They all gathered aft, where, shielded by the bulwarks from the view of the Mexicans, they could converse at leisure and with safety.

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

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading BESIEGED Disregarding the lordly disposal of the yacht and its contents so coolly outlined by Señor Ramon Ganza, those aboard the _Salvador_ began to face the probability of a siege.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It would have been serious, indeed," continued Madeline, "had Ganza arrived here before us and found you unwarned and unarmed, for you could not have resisted his invasion.