used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
backbonenounUS /ˈbækboʊn/
a central cohesive source of support and stability
From this reading I did not think he had the backbone."
Barforth
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From this reading "I have never liked Carey," observed Captain Barforth.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
Bossermann
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From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I have never liked Carey," observed Captain Barforth.
Carey
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From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
an opposing military force
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have never liked Carey," observed Captain Barforth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
HorseshoenounUS /ˈhɔːrsʃuː/
game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have never liked Carey," observed Captain Barforth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "I have never liked Carey," observed Captain Barforth.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
Merrick
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From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I have never liked Carey," observed Captain Barforth.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
not any; not one
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I have never liked Carey," observed Captain Barforth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
Sid
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From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
carry out
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I did not think he had the backbone."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
Wingate
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From this reading If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE With the _Rainbow_ steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion.
