Chapter X

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

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

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

From this reading AN OLD ENEMY.

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

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

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

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

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

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

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

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

past form of “brew” — prepare by brewing

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

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

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

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

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

the range within which a voice can be heard

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

an opposing military force

From this reading AN OLD ENEMY.

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

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

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

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

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

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

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

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

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

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

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

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

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

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

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

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

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

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

not any; not one

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading AN OLD ENEMY.

in an ominous manner

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

and nothing more

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

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

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

inflected form of “refit” — fit out again

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

express in words

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

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

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

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

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

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

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

a source of difficulty

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

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

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

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From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

except if; if not

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

up to a particular time

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

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

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

-ing form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

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

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

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

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

at the time that

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

which person or people

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Phil and I were not the only ones who felt disturbed in mind by the knowledge that within a few hours we should be waging war against the natives.

the words that are spoken

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

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

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.

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

From this reading Many an old shellback shook his head ominously on hearing of the message sent by Captain Porter, and more than one predicted that the "luck of the _Essex_" would desert her immediately we began to "fool 'round on shore, sticking our noses into other people's business."

but in spite of that

From this reading It was not for a couple of lads like Phil and me to criticise the movements of our commander, and yet we did venture to do so when certain there was no one within earshot to repeat our words where trouble might be brewed for us.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Thus far we had succeeded in carrying on the work of refitting, with no interruption whatsoever,--unless you might reckon it a disturbing influence to have a crowd of Typees on a hill-top two or three miles away shaking their clubs at us,--and, so far as any one could say, we might be able to continue at the task until it was finished.