Chapter XI

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

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

in actual fact

From this reading But few of his men had actually been placed under arrest.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

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

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

take into custody

From this reading But few of his men had actually been placed under arrest.

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

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

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

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But few of his men had actually been placed under arrest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But few of his men had actually been placed under arrest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

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

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

transmit information

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

carefully weighed

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

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From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

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

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

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

From this reading But few of his men had actually been placed under arrest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

set up or found

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

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

From this reading But few of his men had actually been placed under arrest.

a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

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

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

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

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

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

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

most important element

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

the force of workers available

From this reading But few of his men had actually been placed under arrest.

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

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But few of his men had actually been placed under arrest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

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From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading But few of his men had actually been placed under arrest.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

plural of “squad” — a smallest army unit

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

not in physical motion

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

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

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

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

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

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

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But few of his men had actually been placed under arrest.

not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

up to a particular time

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

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

From this reading THE REVENGE The position that Captain Conyngham and his crew found themselves in was peculiar.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

(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 The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

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

From this reading The men occupied roomy quarters facing on the main courtyard, were allowed to purchase extra supplies, and in squads of five or six they were permitted to exercise in the open air of the court.

which person or people

From this reading The Frenchmen who had shipped in the Surprise, though well known to the authorities, had been unmolested, nor could the imprisonment of the few others be considered in the light of a great hardship.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Captain Conyngham was in a different wing of the jail, but was treated more as a guest than as a prisoner; still, until almost a week had gone by he had found it impossible to communicate with any friends in the outside world.