Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

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

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

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

From this reading Christmas had at last arrived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Christmas had at last arrived.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

a region of northern Africa on the Mediterranean coast between Egypt and Gibraltar; was used as a base for pirates from the 16th to 19th centuries

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

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

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The security felt by the inhabitants was fatal to them.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Forty hours at least were required for the galley of the commander to sail from Cape Corsica to La Ciotat.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Christmas had at last arrived.

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

From this reading Forty hours at least were required for the galley of the commander to sail from Cape Corsica to La Ciotat.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Forty hours at least were required for the galley of the commander to sail from Cape Corsica to La Ciotat.

an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France

From this reading Forty hours at least were required for the galley of the commander to sail from Cape Corsica to La Ciotat.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

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

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

bringing death

From this reading The security felt by the inhabitants was fatal to them.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The security felt by the inhabitants was fatal to them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Forty hours at least were required for the galley of the commander to sail from Cape Corsica to La Ciotat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading Forty hours at least were required for the galley of the commander to sail from Cape Corsica to La Ciotat.

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

From this reading Christmas had at last arrived.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Forty hours at least were required for the galley of the commander to sail from Cape Corsica to La Ciotat.

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

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The security felt by the inhabitants was fatal to them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Forty hours at least were required for the galley of the commander to sail from Cape Corsica to La Ciotat.

immediately past

From this reading Christmas had at last arrived.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

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 Forty hours at least were required for the galley of the commander to sail from Cape Corsica to La Ciotat.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

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

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Forty hours at least were required for the galley of the commander to sail from Cape Corsica to La Ciotat.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Forty hours at least were required for the galley of the commander to sail from Cape Corsica to La Ciotat.

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

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading The security felt by the inhabitants was fatal to them.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

not in physical motion

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

express a supposition

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

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

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The security felt by the inhabitants was fatal to them.

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

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

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

From this reading Although the fear of the Barbary pirates had kept the city and the coast in alarm for several days, the people began to feel safe from attack.

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

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

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

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

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

From this reading Forty hours at least were required for the galley of the commander to sail from Cape Corsica to La Ciotat.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

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

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.

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

From this reading The north wind had lasted so long and had blown with such violence that they did not suppose the pirate vessels dared put to sea in such weather, and it seemed still less probable that they would anchor in a harbour on their seashore, which was exactly what Pog and Trimalcyon had done.