Chapter IX

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

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

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

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

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

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

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From this reading "How could Lord Bakefield be so rash as to risk this journey?

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

From this reading "How could Lord Bakefield be so rash as to risk this journey?

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading What could Isabel and her father do, beset by criminals of the worst type?

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From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading What could Isabel and her father do, beset by criminals of the worst type?

a medium that disseminates moving pictures

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

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

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

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From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading What could Isabel and her father do, beset by criminals of the worst type?

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What could Isabel and her father do, beset by criminals of the worst type?

comical in an odd or whimsical manner

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Good God!" exclaimed Simon.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

celebrated in fable or legend

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading What could Isabel and her father do, beset by criminals of the worst type?

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

in a gay manner

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "Good God!" exclaimed Simon.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Good God!" exclaimed Simon.

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

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading What could Isabel and her father do, beset by criminals of the worst type?

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From this reading "How could Lord Bakefield be so rash as to risk this journey?

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

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

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

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

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From this reading What could Isabel and her father do, beset by criminals of the worst type?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading "How could Lord Bakefield be so rash as to risk this journey?

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

for more time

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "How could Lord Bakefield be so rash as to risk this journey?

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

and nothing more

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

used to form the superlative

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

not any; not one

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

involved in a kind of operation

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading "How could Lord Bakefield be so rash as to risk this journey?

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "How could Lord Bakefield be so rash as to risk this journey?

without mercy or pity

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

cut with a saw

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

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

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

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

From this reading "How could Lord Bakefield be so rash as to risk this journey?

a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

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

From this reading "How could Lord Bakefield be so rash as to risk this journey?

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading What could Isabel and her father do, beset by criminals of the worst type?

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

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What could Isabel and her father do, beset by criminals of the worst type?

in or at the place that

From this reading It was no longer a matter of cinema Indians and circus cow-boys, nor of droll discoveries in fabled lands, but of real dangers, of ruthless brigands operating in regions where no organized force could thwart their enterprises.

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

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading What could Isabel and her father do, beset by criminals of the worst type?

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading INSIDE THE WRECK The expedition so gaily launched, in which Simon saw merely a picturesque adventure, such as one reads of in novels, had suddenly become the most formidable tragedy.