used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I know not," returned the hermit sadly, in a musing tone.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Afterwards, however, when Van der Kemp was settling accounts with the Malay, he put the question to Moses.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards, however, when Van der Kemp was settling accounts with the Malay, he put the question to Moses.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I can't help wondering," he said, "that Van der Kemp should be so anxious to get back to his cave just now.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I can't help wondering," he said, "that Van der Kemp should be so anxious to get back to his cave just now.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
can't
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From this reading "I can't help wondering," he said, "that Van der Kemp should be so anxious to get back to his cave just now.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
der
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From this reading Afterwards, however, when Van der Kemp was settling accounts with the Malay, he put the question to Moses.
eruptionnounUS /ˌiːˈrʌpʃən/
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I can't help wondering," he said, "that Van der Kemp should be so anxious to get back to his cave just now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I can't help wondering," he said, "that Van der Kemp should be so anxious to get back to his cave just now.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading "I know not," returned the hermit sadly, in a musing tone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know not," returned the hermit sadly, in a musing tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know not," returned the hermit sadly, in a musing tone.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
and nothing more
From this reading "I can't help wondering," he said, "that Van der Kemp should be so anxious to get back to his cave just now.
Kemp
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From this reading Afterwards, however, when Van der Kemp was settling accounts with the Malay, he put the question to Moses.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know not," returned the hermit sadly, in a musing tone.
MalaynounUS /ˈmeɪleɪ/
a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
From this reading Afterwards, however, when Van der Kemp was settling accounts with the Malay, he put the question to Moses.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(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 Afterwards, however, when Van der Kemp was settling accounts with the Malay, he put the question to Moses.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading "I know not," returned the hermit sadly, in a musing tone.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
Nigel
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From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
not any; not one
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know not," returned the hermit sadly, in a musing tone.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I can't help wondering," he said, "that Van der Kemp should be so anxious to get back to his cave just now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
pumicenounUS /ˈpʌməs/
a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Afterwards, however, when Van der Kemp was settling accounts with the Malay, he put the question to Moses.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Afterwards, however, when Van der Kemp was settling accounts with the Malay, he put the question to Moses.
Rakata
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From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
recollectingverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I know not," returned the hermit sadly, in a musing tone.
revisitverbUS /riˈvɪzɪt/
visit again
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading "I know not," returned the hermit sadly, in a musing tone.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can't help wondering," he said, "that Van der Kemp should be so anxious to get back to his cave just now.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Afterwards, however, when Van der Kemp was settling accounts with the Malay, he put the question to Moses.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I can't help wondering," he said, "that Van der Kemp should be so anxious to get back to his cave just now.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I know not," returned the hermit sadly, in a musing tone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
tiffnounUS /tɪf/
a quarrel about petty points
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I know not," returned the hermit sadly, in a musing tone.
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 Afterwards, however, when Van der Kemp was settling accounts with the Malay, he put the question to Moses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
at the time that
From this reading Afterwards, however, when Van der Kemp was settling accounts with the Malay, he put the question to Moses.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Nigel was on the point of asking his friend why he was so anxious to revisit the island at such a time, but, recollecting his recent tiff on that subject, refrained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Afterwards, however, when Van der Kemp was settling accounts with the Malay, he put the question to Moses.
showing curiosity
From this reading "I can't help wondering," he said, "that Van der Kemp should be so anxious to get back to his cave just now.
but in spite of that
From this reading "The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."
