Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

plural of “abatement” — an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

later than; following

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He wondered if any other man had seen such a storm under such conditions.

completely unclothed

From this reading For if he had been caught bare he must have starved.

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From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For if he had been caught bare he must have starved.

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From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading For if he had been caught bare he must have starved.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading He wondered if any other man had seen such a storm under such conditions.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

being one more than seven

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

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From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

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

From this reading For if he had been caught bare he must have starved.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For if he had been caught bare he must have starved.

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

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From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

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

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

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From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For if he had been caught bare he must have starved.

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

a supply of food especially for a household

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He wondered if any other man had seen such a storm under such conditions.

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 HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

powerfully or vigorously

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading For if he had been caught bare he must have starved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

and nothing more

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He wondered if any other man had seen such a storm under such conditions.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

participate in games or sport

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

filling again by supplying what has been used up

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

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

From this reading He wondered if any other man had seen such a storm under such conditions.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading For if he had been caught bare he must have starved.

not in physical motion

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He wondered if any other man had seen such a storm under such conditions.

very great or intense

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

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

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

a special situation

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

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

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He wondered if any other man had seen such a storm under such conditions.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading During the first days he spent much of his time crouched in the lee of his bee-hive, watching the terrific play of the waves on his own rock and on the Sark headlands.

at the time that

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

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

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.

during the time that

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Eight whole days it lasted, with only two slight abatements which, while they raised his hopes only to dash them, still served him mightily.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading He wondered if any other man had seen such a storm under such conditions.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading HOW HE LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT STORM It was a fortunate thing for Gard that the storm--the great storm from which, for many a year afterwards, local events in Sark dated--came when it did; two days after Bernel’s visit and the replenishment of his larder.