Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading When I came aboard Hartog was overjoyed at my return.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

plural of “amazon” — a large strong and aggressive woman

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

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

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

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

From this reading "You are for ever either falling overboard or running away."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

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

From this reading "You are for ever either falling overboard or running away."

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

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

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

propose a payment

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

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

From this reading When I came aboard Hartog was overjoyed at my return.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

one or the other of two

From this reading "You are for ever either falling overboard or running away."

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

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

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

at any time

From this reading "You are for ever either falling overboard or running away."

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading "You are for ever either falling overboard or running away."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading "I shall have to keep thee tied up, Peter," he said to me, in jest at my frequent mishaps.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

a farewell remark

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

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

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

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

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

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

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

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

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I shall have to keep thee tied up, Peter," he said to me, in jest at my frequent mishaps.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

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

From this reading "I shall have to keep thee tied up, Peter," he said to me, in jest at my frequent mishaps.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

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

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

inappropriate and unpleasing manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

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

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "I shall have to keep thee tied up, Peter," he said to me, in jest at my frequent mishaps.

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

From this reading "I shall have to keep thee tied up, Peter," he said to me, in jest at my frequent mishaps.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

immediately past

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading "I shall have to keep thee tied up, Peter," he said to me, in jest at my frequent mishaps.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

not any; not one

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

on one occasion

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "You are for ever either falling overboard or running away."

to extremes

From this reading "You are for ever either falling overboard or running away."

extremely joyful

From this reading When I came aboard Hartog was overjoyed at my return.

past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading "I shall have to keep thee tied up, Peter," he said to me, in jest at my frequent mishaps.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When I came aboard Hartog was overjoyed at my return.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading "You are for ever either falling overboard or running away."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I shall have to keep thee tied up, Peter," he said to me, in jest at my frequent mishaps.

either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

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

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I shall have to keep thee tied up, Peter," he said to me, in jest at my frequent mishaps.

transport commercially

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

not in physical motion

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

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

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

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

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "I shall have to keep thee tied up, Peter," he said to me, in jest at my frequent mishaps.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

bound or secured closely

From this reading "I shall have to keep thee tied up, Peter," he said to me, in jest at my frequent mishaps.

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

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

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

From this reading "I shall have to keep thee tied up, Peter," he said to me, in jest at my frequent mishaps.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

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

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

accept gladly

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

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

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

at the time that

From this reading When I came aboard Hartog was overjoyed at my return.

in or at the place that

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

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

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

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From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I passed my word to the wise-ones that Hartog's vessel would not visit the Engano Islands, since strangers were not welcome; and, having bid good-bye to the Amazons, I once more embarked with Sylvia in her canoe, and was paddled round the east end of the Great Barren Island, where, in the distance, was the "Golden Seahorse" still at anchor in the bay where I had last seen her.

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

From this reading I BECOME A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC INFELICITY Next morning the wise-ones, according to promise, informed me, by means of their power of second sight, that my ship was in the place where I had left her, which seemed probable, as it would no doubt be on land that Hartog and my friends would be looking for me.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are for ever either falling overboard or running away."