Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

anew

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

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

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

in addition

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

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

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

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

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

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

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

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

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

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

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

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

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

in this general vicinity

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

incapable of being passed

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

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 Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

immediately past

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

without good reason

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

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 The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

the common people generally

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

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

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

above and across; more than

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading THE SHARK'S TOOTH REEF.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

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

From this reading THE SHARK'S TOOTH REEF.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

in the near future

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

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

From this reading THE SHARK'S TOOTH REEF.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

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

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

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

From this reading Now and again, far away to the east, flashes of rusty red lightning might be seen also, the almost sure heralds of a storm later.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

From this reading THE SHARK'S TOOTH REEF.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

in or at the place that

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

belonging to which person

From this reading Though not so to those acquainted with the vicinity and used to threading the jungle, nor to the Indians and half-castes whose huts and cabins bordered on that jungle, since they knew every spot where passage might be made, and the coast thereby reached at last.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meanwhile the night grew on, and with it there was that accompaniment which is so common in the tropics: the wind rising, and from blowing lightly soon sprang up into what the sailors call half a gale.

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

From this reading The wind blew, too, over the dense masses of orange groves and other vegetation which go to form the tropical jungle that hereabout fringes the seashore; compact masses that, to many endeavouring to arrive at that shore, would offer an impenetrable, an impassable, barrier.