touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading That unfortunate calm had betrayed him into the hands of his enemy.
boilernounUS /ˈbɔɪlər/
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
Bonne
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From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
make calm or still
From this reading That unfortunate calm had betrayed him into the hands of his enemy.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
an opposing military force
From this reading That unfortunate calm had betrayed him into the hands of his enemy.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The worst fear that he had entertained was fully realized.
divisible by two
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The worst fear that he had entertained was fully realized.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The worst fear that he had entertained was fully realized.
GANTLETnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading THE ISABEL RUNS THE GANTLET.
a man of refinement
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The worst fear that he had entertained was fully realized.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading That unfortunate calm had betrayed him into the hands of his enemy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The worst fear that he had entertained was fully realized.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That unfortunate calm had betrayed him into the hands of his enemy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That unfortunate calm had betrayed him into the hands of his enemy.
ISABEL
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From this reading THE ISABEL RUNS THE GANTLET.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
on one occasion
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The worst fear that he had entertained was fully realized.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
RUNSnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading THE ISABEL RUNS THE GANTLET.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
Terre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ISABEL RUNS THE GANTLET.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading That unfortunate calm had betrayed him into the hands of his enemy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But he was fully determined to carry out his resolution, and fight for life and liberty, even if he had to contend against the whole force of the steamer.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Dan heard the words of the gentleman on the boiler deck of the Terre Bonne,--for that was the name of the steamer,--and at once recognized his master.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The worst fear that he had entertained was fully realized.
