Chapter XVII · Nights on the Amazon

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

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

later than; following

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

(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 That was all.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

a large strong and aggressive woman

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

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

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

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

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

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

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

a youthful male person

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

for a short time

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

an occurrence of something

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

half asleep

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

under the influence of narcotics

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

divisible by two

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

in a free manner

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

coins made of gold

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

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

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

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

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

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

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

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

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

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 was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

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 There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

something that is lost

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

the force of workers available

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

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

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

past form of “re-enter” — enter again

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

determined

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

express in words

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

express in speech

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

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

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

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

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

a special situation

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

bound or secured closely

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

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

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There was no doubt in the minds of the boys that the coffee had been drugged in the kitchen before being brought to the table, or that the two men were confederates of the restaurant keeper; but they were in no position to demand investigation in a hostile country, and so resolved to continue their journey up the Amazon and say nothing more about it.

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

From this reading Neither then nor at any other time was Clay permitted to speak to his chums of the loss of the gold.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.

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

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

which person or people

From this reading He was allowed, briefly, to explain that two men who claimed to be interested in motor boats had approached him as he re-entered the restaurant, that he had invited them to seats at the table, where he had ordered another cup of coffee—the quality served before having been excellent—that he had felt drowsy after drinking one cup, and that the next he knew the boys were pulling him to his feet.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There were even suspicions in the minds of Clay and Case that the whole thing had been planned by Frank’s old enemies to keep the _Rambler_ tied up in the harbor for a long time, as well as to acquire the gold the boy had so freely shown.