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 It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN AWFUL NIGHT AND TERRIBLE MORNING.

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

From this reading AN AWFUL NIGHT AND TERRIBLE MORNING.

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

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading AN AWFUL NIGHT AND TERRIBLE MORNING.

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

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

plural of “be” — a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element

From this reading Bes' go an' see," was the negro's practical reply.

affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

harmed or injured or spoiled

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

remove the dust from

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

start firing a weapon

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Bes' go an' see," was the negro's practical reply.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

of the present time and place

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AN AWFUL NIGHT AND TERRIBLE MORNING.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading Bes' go an' see," was the negro's practical reply.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AN AWFUL NIGHT AND TERRIBLE MORNING.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

the local environment

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading "Pr'aps.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Bes' go an' see," was the negro's practical reply.

a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Bes' go an' see," was the negro's practical reply.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Bes' go an' see," was the negro's practical reply.

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

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading AN AWFUL NIGHT AND TERRIBLE MORNING.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

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

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

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

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "D'you think our old harbour will be available, Moses?" asked Van der Kemp as they came close to the first headland.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a matter of some satisfaction to find on drawing near to the shore that the peak of Rakata was still intact, and that, although most other parts of the island which could be seen were blighted by fire and covered deeply with pumice dust, much of the forest in the immediate neighbourhood of the cave was still undestroyed though considerably damaged.