Chapter VII

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From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

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

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

later than; following

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

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

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

the condition of being secured to a base

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

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

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

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

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Their guards, too, had been removed.

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From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

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

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

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

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

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

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

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

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

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

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

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

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

communicated in words

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

set up or found

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Their guards, too, had been removed.

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

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

an offensive term for the offspring of parents of different racial groups or cultures

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

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

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

ten 10s

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

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

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

and nothing more

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

for more time

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

a cargo ship

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

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

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

not any; not one

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

an amount of time

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

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

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

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

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

the possibility of future success

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

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

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Their guards, too, had been removed.

most frequent or common

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

make steady

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

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

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

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

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

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

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Their guards, too, had been removed.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

not neatly combed

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

of or associated with the great masses of people

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

precisely as stated

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

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

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading After nearly a hundred hours of close confinement, fed on meagre and monotonous fare, unwashed and unkempt, they welcomed the prospect of a change.

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

From this reading Evidently the pirates were now satisfied that the prisoners were no longer in a position to cause trouble; while in support of that theory a half-caste South American appeared and unbolted the dead-lights.

in or at the place that

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.

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

From this reading Ramon Porfirio After four days and four nights of captivity, during which period the _Donibristle_ had covered about 600 miles, the engines ceased their steady throb, and the prisoners heard the muffled roar of a chain-cable running through the hawse-pipe.

during the time that

From this reading Speculation was rife as to where the captured merchantman had brought-up, while the majority of the captives expressed an opinion that, provided they found themselves in the open air, the locality of the anchorage didn't very much matter just at present.