Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

the condition of being secured to a base

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

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

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

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

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

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

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S REVENGE GERALD'S ruse had been successful.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S REVENGE GERALD'S ruse had been successful.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

a slight indication

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

without deviation

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

bringing death

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

set up or found

From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

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From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S REVENGE GERALD'S ruse had been successful.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S REVENGE GERALD'S ruse had been successful.

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

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

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

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

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

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

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

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

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

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

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 Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

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

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

and nothing more

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

someone who creates new things

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

region in southern South America between the Andes and the South Atlantic

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

money demanded for the return of a captured person

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

logically valid

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S REVENGE GERALD'S ruse had been successful.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S REVENGE GERALD'S ruse had been successful.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

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From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

not in physical motion

From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

beneath the surface of the water

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S REVENGE GERALD'S ruse had been successful.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

carry out

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S REVENGE GERALD'S ruse had been successful.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

up to a particular time

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

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

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

in a disloyal and faithless manner

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

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

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

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

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

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

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

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

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

at the time that

From this reading When Gerald came to himself he found himself lying in the fore part of the submarine in the company of the still unconscious members of Slade's force.

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

From this reading So the submarine, in which were Lieutenant Palmer and the usual crew of that craft, was submersed in mid-channel till the canoes attempted the passage, the result of which was fatal to the savages and nearly so to the originator of the enterprise.

which person or people

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Evidently the natives wished to keep the locality of their village a secret, and only Tregarthen's scouting instincts had given him the clue.

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

From this reading Knowing that the Indians of Patagonia frequently take prisoners any small parties of the crews of whaling vessels who allow themselves to be treacherously surprised, so as to plunder and afterwards hold them to ransom, he reasoned that the savages would remove their captives to their village directly the _Olive Branch_ had left the anchorage.