Chapter I

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

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in addition

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

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

From this reading Earthquake, fire, rain, and deadlier vegetation, did their work quickly.

being joined in close association

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was a vast stone-built house called Derby Hill (where the Parkers lived).

rid of obstructions

From this reading One scene is very clear in my mind, in Jamaica.

comparative of “deadly” — causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Earthquake, fire, rain, and deadlier vegetation, did their work quickly.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading There was a vast stone-built house called Derby Hill (where the Parkers lived).

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

From this reading Earthquake, fire, rain, and deadlier vegetation, did their work quickly.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading Earthquake, fire, rain, and deadlier vegetation, did their work quickly.

one or the other of two

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Earthquake, fire, rain, and deadlier vegetation, did their work quickly.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading There was a vast stone-built house called Derby Hill (where the Parkers lived).

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There was a vast stone-built house called Derby Hill (where the Parkers lived).

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

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

From this reading PLAYS: IN ONE VOL.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

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

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism

From this reading One scene is very clear in my mind, in Jamaica.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading There was a vast stone-built house called Derby Hill (where the Parkers lived).

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading One scene is very clear in my mind, in Jamaica.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading One scene is very clear in my mind, in Jamaica.

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

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

many times at short intervals

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PLAYS: IN ONE VOL.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

plural of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading There was a vast stone-built house called Derby Hill (where the Parkers lived).

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading PLAYS: IN ONE VOL.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

with speed

From this reading Earthquake, fire, rain, and deadlier vegetation, did their work quickly.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Earthquake, fire, rain, and deadlier vegetation, did their work quickly.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading One scene is very clear in my mind, in Jamaica.

apart from others

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

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From this reading There was a vast stone-built house called Derby Hill (where the Parkers lived).

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

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

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

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Earthquake, fire, rain, and deadlier vegetation, did their work quickly.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a vast stone-built house called Derby Hill (where the Parkers lived).

propel through the air

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

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

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading There was a vast stone-built house called Derby Hill (where the Parkers lived).

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading Earthquake, fire, rain, and deadlier vegetation, did their work quickly.

precisely as stated

From this reading One scene is very clear in my mind, in Jamaica.

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From this reading PLAYS: IN ONE VOL.

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

From this reading There was a vast stone-built house called Derby Hill (where the Parkers lived).

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

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was a vast stone-built house called Derby Hill (where the Parkers lived).

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading _Also available separately_ One of the fruits of Emancipation in the West Indian islands is the number of the ruins, either attached to the houses that remain or within a stone’s throw of them: ruined slaves’ quarters, ruined sugar-grinding houses, ruined boiling houses; often ruined mansions that were too expensive to maintain.

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

From this reading Earthquake, fire, rain, and deadlier vegetation, did their work quickly.