Chapter IV

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

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

later than; following

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

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

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

react verbally

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

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

From this reading He must think we are rare prizes!"

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

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

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

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

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

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

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From this reading OLIVER BENSON'S SCHEME.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

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

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

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

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

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

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

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

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

a boy or man

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

set up or found

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

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

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

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

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

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

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

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

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

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

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

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

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

the act of locking something up to protect it

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

used to form the superlative

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He must think we are rare prizes!"

not any; not one

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading OLIVER BENSON'S SCHEME.

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

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

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

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading He must think we are rare prizes!"

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading He must think we are rare prizes!"

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

United States choreographer who brought human emotion to classical ballet and spirited reality to Broadway musicals (1918-1998)

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

giving satisfaction

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading OLIVER BENSON'S SCHEME.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

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

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

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

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He must think we are rare prizes!"

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

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

forced to turn and face attackers

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

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

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

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

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

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

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was Phil who first found his tongue, and he asked sharply, as if positive I could give him a satisfactory answer:-- "What does the villain mean by locking us in here?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.

which person or people

From this reading Phil Robbins and I stood gazing into each other's eyes as if incapable of speech, during at least sixty seconds after the fellow who had trapped us announced the purpose of his scheme.

but in spite of that

From this reading That we two lads, who were of no consequence whatsoever in the sight of the officers of the _Essex_, should have been made the victims of a plot seemed too ridiculous to be true; but yet the locked door was sufficient evidence for the most incredulous.