Chapter XV

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Is it for Ireland you’ll be making?” asked the trooper of Ethan, who still held the wheel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

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

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

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

From this reading “I don’t see the need of that, now,” said the lad, thoughtfully.

English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading “Is it for Ireland you’ll be making?” asked the trooper of Ethan, who still held the wheel.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

the organ of sight

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

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

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

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

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading “Is it for Ireland you’ll be making?” asked the trooper of Ethan, who still held the wheel.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

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

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading “I don’t see the need of that, now,” said the lad, thoughtfully.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

of the present time and place

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading “Is it for Ireland you’ll be making?” asked the trooper of Ethan, who still held the wheel.

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

From this reading “Is it for Ireland you’ll be making?” asked the trooper of Ethan, who still held the wheel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Is it for Ireland you’ll be making?” asked the trooper of Ethan, who still held the wheel.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

a boy or man

From this reading “I don’t see the need of that, now,” said the lad, thoughtfully.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

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

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “Is it for Ireland you’ll be making?” asked the trooper of Ethan, who still held the wheel.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

the force of workers available

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading “I don’t see the need of that, now,” said the lad, thoughtfully.

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

not any; not one

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

and nothing more

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

free from harm or evil

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I don’t see the need of that, now,” said the lad, thoughtfully.

a large beer glass

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I don’t see the need of that, now,” said the lad, thoughtfully.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

the act of slapping on the buttocks

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

not in physical motion

From this reading “Is it for Ireland you’ll be making?” asked the trooper of Ethan, who still held the wheel.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

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

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading “I don’t see the need of that, now,” said the lad, thoughtfully.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading “Is it for Ireland you’ll be making?” asked the trooper of Ethan, who still held the wheel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading “Is it for Ireland you’ll be making?” asked the trooper of Ethan, who still held the wheel.

at the time that

From this reading But Longsword kept his eye upon them for all that; he had no confidence in the faith of captured men; long experience in warfare had taught him that they were only to be depended upon when they could not help themselves.

which person or people

From this reading “Is it for Ireland you’ll be making?” asked the trooper of Ethan, who still held the wheel.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “It was a good idea enough when we had only an open boat; but now that we have a vessel like this what is the matter with taking her up through the channel and running her into some French port?”

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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

From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER CAME UPON THE DRAKE IN THE DARKNESS Within a few hours the schooner was well out in the channel and bowling along at a spanking pace; the two seamen, now that there was no immediate hope of rescue, as the boat had promised, were quiet and willing enough to work the vessel under her new masters.

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From this reading “Is it for Ireland you’ll be making?” asked the trooper of Ethan, who still held the wheel.