used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They passed hot St. Lucia, and Saba that is all one lone volcano.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
avocadosnounUS /ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊz/
plural of “avocado” — a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
BarbadosnounUS /bɑːrˈbeɪdoʊs/
a parliamentary democracy on the island of Barbados; former British colony; a popular resort area
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Just beyond was St. Hubert.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
breadfruitnounUS /ˈbredfruːt/
native to Pacific islands and having edible fruit with a texture like bread
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
coffee-colored
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From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading They passed hot St. Lucia, and Saba that is all one lone volcano.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
Hubert
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From this reading Just beyond was St. Hubert.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They passed hot St. Lucia, and Saba that is all one lone volcano.
islesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
and nothing more
From this reading Just beyond was St. Hubert.
kerchiefsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtʃəfs/
plural of “kerchief” — a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading They passed hot St. Lucia, and Saba that is all one lone volcano.
Lucia
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From this reading They passed hot St. Lucia, and Saba that is all one lone volcano.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
MartiniquenounUS /mɑːrtɪˈniːk/
an island in the eastern Caribbean in the Windward Islands; administered as an overseas region of France
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
MistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
easily agitated
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They passed hot St. Lucia, and Saba that is all one lone volcano.
palm-crowned
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From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They passed hot St. Lucia, and Saba that is all one lone volcano.
paw-paws
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From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
SabanounUS /ˈsɑːbə/
a island in the Netherlands Antilles that is the top of an extinct volcano
From this reading They passed hot St. Lucia, and Saba that is all one lone volcano.
cut with a saw
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
St
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From this reading They passed hot St. Lucia, and Saba that is all one lone volcano.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They passed hot St. Lucia, and Saba that is all one lone volcano.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I Misty mountains they saw, and on their flanks the palm-crowned fortifications built of old time against the pirates.
ultramarinenoun
blue pigment made of powdered lapis lazuli
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading They passed hot St. Lucia, and Saba that is all one lone volcano.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just beyond was St. Hubert.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
white-faced
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From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
which person or people
From this reading They devoured paw-paws and breadfruit and avocados, bought from coffee-colored natives who came alongside in nervous small boats; they felt the languor of the isles, and panted before they approached Barbados.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In Martinique were white-faced houses like provincial France, and a boiling market full of colored women with kerchiefs ultramarine and scarlet.
