1930
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From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I am afraid my sigh was a bit envious as I watched the _Zaca_ steam gracefully in.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am afraid my sigh was a bit envious as I watched the _Zaca_ steam gracefully in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
anthropologynounUS /ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒi/
the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am afraid my sigh was a bit envious as I watched the _Zaca_ steam gracefully in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I am afraid my sigh was a bit envious as I watched the _Zaca_ steam gracefully in.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
bumboats
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From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
cockroach-ridden
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From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
Crocker
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From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
egg-and-brandy
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From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
ENTERTAINMENTnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading I am afraid my sigh was a bit envious as I watched the _Zaca_ steam gracefully in.
equipverbUS /ɪˈkwɪp/
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
Fosdick
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From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading I am afraid my sigh was a bit envious as I watched the _Zaca_ steam gracefully in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
junks
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From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
launchesnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃəz/
plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
leakyadjectiveUS /ˈliːki/
permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
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 I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am afraid my sigh was a bit envious as I watched the _Zaca_ steam gracefully in.
NIGHT'SnounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
rumoredverbUS /ˈruːmərd/
past form of “rumor” — tell or spread rumors
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
scouredadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊərd/
worn away as by water or ice or wind
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
transport commercially
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
for a short time
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading I am afraid my sigh was a bit envious as I watched the _Zaca_ steam gracefully in.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading I am afraid my sigh was a bit envious as I watched the _Zaca_ steam gracefully in.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
SuvanounUS /ˈsuːvə/
the capital and largest city of Fiji (on Viti Levu island)
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
Templeton
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From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading He had a thirst for anthropology and scientific exploration, and it was rumored that he might later equip his fine ship for research in far places.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
tubsnounUS /tʌbz/
plural of “tub” — a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
precisely as stated
From this reading I had scoured the southern seas in so many tubs, junks, bumboats, leaky launches and cockroach-ridden steamers that my bones ached at the very thought of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I am afraid my sigh was a bit envious as I watched the _Zaca_ steam gracefully in.
which person or people
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Templeton Crocker, who had inherited richly from banks and mines in California, was taking friends on a world cruise.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
Zaca
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From this reading ANOTHER ISLAND NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT Late in 1930, shortly before I broached the egg-and-brandy riddle to Mr. Fosdick, the beautiful yacht _Zaca_ pulled in at Suva.
