aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
(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 THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
audaciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈdeɪʃəs/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
culminationnounUS /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
a final climactic stage
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
else
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From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
brought together in one place
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
coins made of gold
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
inactiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
held dear
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
not any; not one
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
reapverbUS /riːp/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
ReceivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
resourcefulnessnounUS /riˈsɔːrsfəlnəs/
the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
SancheznounUS /ˈsæntʃez/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
scumnounUS /skʌm/
worthless people
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
get by special effort
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
have in common
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
skulkingnounUS /ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Moreover this boat approaching through the darkness was bringing back their leader, and however else they might feel toward him, the reckless daring, and audacious resourcefulness of Sanchez meant success.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
accept gladly
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE BOAT Receiving no other orders, the moment all was secure, the crew eager to welcome back the boat party, and learn the news, hurried over to the port rail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beyond doubt most of those aboard realized that this had been an expedition of some importance, the culmination of their long wait on the coast, part of some scheme of their chief, in the spoils of which they expected to share.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading It was for this end they had been inactive for weeks, hiding and skulking along shore; now they hoped to reap their reward in gold and silver, and then be permitted to return to the wilder, more adventurous life they loved on the high seas.
but in spite of that
From this reading These fellows, the scum of the seven seas, whom he had gathered about him, might hate and fear, yet were glad to follow.
