Chapter XV

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

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

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

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

(poetic, literary) quickly

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

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

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

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

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

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From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading As this was buried by each incoming roller, it would inevitably overturn any boat running in on the swell, and he felt comparatively safe.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

placed in a grave

From this reading As this was buried by each incoming roller, it would inevitably overturn any boat running in on the swell, and he felt comparatively safe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Time, however, is what no man can count on.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

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

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

without doubt or question

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

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

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading As this was buried by each incoming roller, it would inevitably overturn any boat running in on the swell, and he felt comparatively safe.

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

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Time, however, is what no man can count on.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As this was buried by each incoming roller, it would inevitably overturn any boat running in on the swell, and he felt comparatively safe.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

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From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

the act of departing

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

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

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

large heavy rope for nautical use

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

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

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Time, however, is what no man can count on.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

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

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

arriving at a place or position

From this reading As this was buried by each incoming roller, it would inevitably overturn any boat running in on the swell, and he felt comparatively safe.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading As this was buried by each incoming roller, it would inevitably overturn any boat running in on the swell, and he felt comparatively safe.

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

From this reading Time, however, is what no man can count on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

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

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

plural of “malcontent” — a person who is discontented or disgusted

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Time, however, is what no man can count on.

the force of workers available

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

not any; not one

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

and nothing more

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

watch and direct

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

turn from an upright or normal position

From this reading As this was buried by each incoming roller, it would inevitably overturn any boat running in on the swell, and he felt comparatively safe.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

the property of being close together

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

a grounder that rolls along the infield

From this reading As this was buried by each incoming roller, it would inevitably overturn any boat running in on the swell, and he felt comparatively safe.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading As this was buried by each incoming roller, it would inevitably overturn any boat running in on the swell, and he felt comparatively safe.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

in the near future

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

not in physical motion

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

dependable

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading As this was buried by each incoming roller, it would inevitably overturn any boat running in on the swell, and he felt comparatively safe.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

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

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

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

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

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

From this reading As this was buried by each incoming roller, it would inevitably overturn any boat running in on the swell, and he felt comparatively safe.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

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

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

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

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

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

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

in or at the place that

From this reading WHERE THOU GOEST The building operations were progressing apace, and so far they had caught no more than distant glimpses of the malcontents, as they crept cautiously about the hillsides to oversee what was going on below.

a Caucasian

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cautious Captain Cathie, as soon as he had seen the _Blackbirder_ fairly off, proceeded to "bolt the front door," as he said, by running a stout hawser with a kedge at each end across the opening in the lagoon.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The proximity of the white men in such force kept them from any expression of what might be in them, and Blair was not without hope that, if he could only get time to develop his plans and demonstrate clearly the advantages of the white alliance, they might still think better of it and come in.

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

From this reading As this was buried by each incoming roller, it would inevitably overturn any boat running in on the swell, and he felt comparatively safe.