Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

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

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

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

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

aroused to action

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

plural of “barren” — an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Foxey Jack Quinn was warmly clothed.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

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From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

a small inlet

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

the act of departing

From this reading He was not ignorant of his enemy's departure southward.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading He was not ignorant of his enemy's departure southward.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

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

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

destroyed or killed

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

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From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

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

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

listen; used mostly in the imperative

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

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

From this reading He was not ignorant of his enemy's departure southward.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

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

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

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

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

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

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading He was not ignorant of his enemy's departure southward.

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

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

a small worthless amount

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

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 He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

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

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

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

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

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

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

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

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

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

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

possessive form of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

toward the south

From this reading He was not ignorant of his enemy's departure southward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

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

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

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

From this reading They had not been gone half an hour from Chance Along before Foxey Jack Quinn slipped from his cabin and glided, like a darker shadow in the darkness, to the skipper's house.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

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

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Foxey Jack Quinn was warmly clothed.

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

From this reading He was not ignorant of his enemy's departure southward.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

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

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

at the time that

From this reading DEAD MAN'S DIAMONDS Now I must hark back a few hours to the time when the skipper and his lieutenants were on their way to the barrens behind Nolan's Cove to safeguard the interests of the harbor by changing the hiding-place of the common treasure of jewelry.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He knew that both young Cormick and old Mother Nolan were heavy sleepers; and, earlier in the evening, he had seen something through the window of the guest-chamber that had aroused his curiosity and a passion of avarice.