used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
at or in the front
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE TOLL OF THE GODS.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hesitated now, and Venner left the wheel vacant to urge him.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He hesitated now, and Venner left the wheel vacant to urge him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He hesitated now, and Venner left the wheel vacant to urge him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He hesitated now, and Venner left the wheel vacant to urge him.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TOLL OF THE GODS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOLL OF THE GODS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
TOLLnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading THE TOLL OF THE GODS.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading It was scarcely obeyed without threats; for the sailing master had been bitten by the treasure fever before his owner and guest came on board.
treasure-chests
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From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading He hesitated now, and Venner left the wheel vacant to urge him.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading He hesitated now, and Venner left the wheel vacant to urge him.
Venner
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From this reading He hesitated now, and Venner left the wheel vacant to urge him.
Venner's
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From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
vistanounUS /ˈvɪstə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading He hesitated now, and Venner left the wheel vacant to urge him.
at the time that
From this reading Had they not appeared when they did, the schooner had gone without them, and Peters had already seen a golden vista ahead of him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Venner's order to heave the treasure-chests overboard was not given without a pang of regret.
