Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

a member of the people inhabiting the Aleutian Islands and southwestern Alaska

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

side by side

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

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

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

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

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

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

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

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

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

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

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading “That is a new dodge and a good one,” he muttered.

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

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

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

From this reading “That is a new dodge and a good one,” he muttered.

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

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

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

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

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

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

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

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

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

From this reading “That is a new dodge and a good one,” he muttered.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

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 am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “That is a new dodge and a good one,” he muttered.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “That is a new dodge and a good one,” he muttered.

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

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

on one occasion

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “That is a new dodge and a good one,” he muttered.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

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

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

a large beer glass

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

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

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

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

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

comparative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

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

From this reading IN HOT PURSUIT Captain Matthews had obtained the name of the suspicious schooner from the master of the _Norsk_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

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

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

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

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

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

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I am on to their game, though, and they must be a good deal smarter than I think they are if we don’t have them alongside before many days are past.”

widely or fully known

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

in or at the place that

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.

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

From this reading It was _Philomel_, and he at once recognized it as that of a well-known craft belonging to a sea-otter trader, which he had frequently seen plying her honest vocation among the islands of the Aleutian chain.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “The rascals knew the risk of bringing a strange vessel into the sea, and so have chartered a well-known craft, thinking that she can go where she pleases without exciting suspicion.