used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
(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 The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
react verbally
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
buccaneersnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːrz/
plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading I counted on finding the buccaneers’ treasure when we started, but I didn’t suppose we should find the buccaneers themselves.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading I counted on finding the buccaneers’ treasure when we started, but I didn’t suppose we should find the buccaneers themselves.”
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
didn't
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From this reading I counted on finding the buccaneers’ treasure when we started, but I didn’t suppose we should find the buccaneers themselves.”
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
elicitverbUS /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I counted on finding the buccaneers’ treasure when we started, but I didn’t suppose we should find the buccaneers themselves.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
Gil
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From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
how
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From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
isn't
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From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
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 They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
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 The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
Nelse
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From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
oldtime
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From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I counted on finding the buccaneers’ treasure when we started, but I didn’t suppose we should find the buccaneers themselves.”
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
and nothing more
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
orgie
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From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I counted on finding the buccaneers’ treasure when we started, but I didn’t suppose we should find the buccaneers themselves.”
and nothing more
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
in the near future
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I counted on finding the buccaneers’ treasure when we started, but I didn’t suppose we should find the buccaneers themselves.”
express a supposition
From this reading I counted on finding the buccaneers’ treasure when we started, but I didn’t suppose we should find the buccaneers themselves.”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
a special situation
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading I counted on finding the buccaneers’ treasure when we started, but I didn’t suppose we should find the buccaneers themselves.”
ungagged
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From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
at the time that
From this reading I counted on finding the buccaneers’ treasure when we started, but I didn’t suppose we should find the buccaneers themselves.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
which person or people
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “It isn’t hard to fancy how the whole thing has occurred,” Gil said to Nelse; “but the question is, what do they propose to do with us?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “We shall find out mighty soon, I reckon, and the part which has the most interest for us is whether they will cut our throats or content themselves with simply making us walk a plank, after the fashion of oldtime pirates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The orgie in the cabin was continued until nearly daylight, and during all that long, weary time the boys could talk to, but not with, their companions.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They were the only ones who had been left ungagged, and were free to discuss the matter, but without being able to elicit a single answer.
