Chapter XXVIII · A Second Alarm

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

later than; following

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

Having no one else present.

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

make or work out a plan for; devise

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

having a debilitating effect

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

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

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

come to pass

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

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

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

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

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

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From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

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

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

past form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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 “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

not one, and not any

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

a major river of western Siberia; flows generally northward and westward to the Gulf of Ob and the Kara Sea

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

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

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

cause to move by pulling

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

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

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

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

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

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

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading The fact that they could not examine the treasure-chamber caused the boys the most intense desire to do so, and finally Nelse suggested that they try it alone.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

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

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

at the time that

From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The old darky’s superstitious fears sometimes resembled stubbornness, as in this particular case, and Gil, after exhausting his powers of persuasion without effect, said impatiently:

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”

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

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

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From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading “Cummin’ to dis yere islan’ wasn’ none ob my fixin’, an’ ef de captin would er lef’ me I’d done been gone outer de yacht afore she got pas’ New York Harbor, kase I knowed wha’ was goin’ ter happen,” and then Andy relapsed into moody silence.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I’ll contrive to lower you down, Gil, an’ Mr. Jenkins can come into the tunnel long enough to help pull you out.”

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From this reading “It’s mighty strange that you’re always afraid when there’s something on hand in the shape of work.”