Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

later than; following

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

anew

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

(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 We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

Having no one else present.

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

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

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER STOWAWAY Southward ho!

an ancient city in southeastern Greece; dominated the Peloponnese in the 7th century BC

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

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

From this reading If we succeeded in getting what we had come after there would be plenty of time to dawdle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

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From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

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From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

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From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading If we succeeded in getting what we had come after there would be plenty of time to dawdle.

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

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

take one's time; proceed slowly

From this reading If we succeeded in getting what we had come after there would be plenty of time to dawdle.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

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

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

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From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

a former Spanish gold coin

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading If we succeeded in getting what we had come after there would be plenty of time to dawdle.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

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

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

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

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

From this reading ANOTHER STOWAWAY Southward ho!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If we succeeded in getting what we had come after there would be plenty of time to dawdle.

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

From this reading If we succeeded in getting what we had come after there would be plenty of time to dawdle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

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

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

held up in the air

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

not any; not one

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

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

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

the near or foreseeable future

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

a full supply

From this reading If we succeeded in getting what we had come after there would be plenty of time to dawdle.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

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From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

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

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

toward the south

From this reading ANOTHER STOWAWAY Southward ho!

expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage

From this reading ANOTHER STOWAWAY Southward ho!

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading If we succeeded in getting what we had come after there would be plenty of time to dawdle.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

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

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If we succeeded in getting what we had come after there would be plenty of time to dawdle.

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

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If we succeeded in getting what we had come after there would be plenty of time to dawdle.

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

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading What plans Bothwell might have we did not know, but we were taking no chances of reaching Doubloon Spit too late.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

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

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

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

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We promised ourselves that after the treasure had been lifted and we were headed again for the Golden Gate, our sails should have a chance to show what they could do alone, but now Blythe was using all his power to drive the _Argos_ forward.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Before the trade winds we scudded day after day, past Catalina Island and San Diego, past Santa Margarita lying like a fog bank on the offing, out into the warm sunshine of the tropical Pacific.

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

From this reading If we succeeded in getting what we had come after there would be plenty of time to dawdle.