Chapter XVIII · Headed Off

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

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

later than; following

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

(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 After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

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

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

eagerly desirous

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

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

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

a youthful male person

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he watched his men, saw them go to a livery stable, and soon after ride out of town at a gallop.

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

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

not genuine

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading But he watched his men, saw them go to a livery stable, and soon after ride out of town at a gallop.

a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But he watched his men, saw them go to a livery stable, and soon after ride out of town at a gallop.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

a small suitcase

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

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

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

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

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

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

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

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

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

go away from a place

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading But he watched his men, saw them go to a livery stable, and soon after ride out of town at a gallop.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

used to form the superlative

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

with planning and intention

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

with speed

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading But he watched his men, saw them go to a livery stable, and soon after ride out of town at a gallop.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

cut with a saw

From this reading But he watched his men, saw them go to a livery stable, and soon after ride out of town at a gallop.

of superior grade

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

in the near future

From this reading But he watched his men, saw them go to a livery stable, and soon after ride out of town at a gallop.

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading But he watched his men, saw them go to a livery stable, and soon after ride out of town at a gallop.

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From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

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

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

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

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

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

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

not seen or perceived

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

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

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

precisely as stated

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

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

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading But he watched his men, saw them go to a livery stable, and soon after ride out of town at a gallop.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

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

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

at the time that

From this reading The men leaped ashore, when the gangplank was run out, and Will followed them at considerable distance up into the village.

in or at the place that

From this reading So he feigned sickness, had his breakfast brought to his state-room the next morning, and then, as the boat landed at the town where the two conspirators were to leave it, he grasped his gripsack and cautiously went forward.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There were quite a number of passengers, so that the boy was unable to select the one against whom the robbers had plotted.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.

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

From this reading After what he had heard, Will was most anxious to remain unseen, for he knew that Night Hawk Jerry would recognize him very quickly, and that would spoil all.