used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was still worrying about the mysterious steamer, and the no less mysterious Japs.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Bob’s intention, when he left the submarine, was to climb to the highest point and take a look around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Bob’s intention, when he left the submarine, was to climb to the highest point and take a look around.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Bob’s intention, when he left the submarine, was to climb to the highest point and take a look around.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
someone who is a detective
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
Grampusnoun
predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading HAND TO HAND.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bob’s intention, when he left the submarine, was to climb to the highest point and take a look around.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
inasmuch
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From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Bob’s intention, when he left the submarine, was to climb to the highest point and take a look around.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
JapsnounUS /dʒæps/
plural of “jap” — (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
From this reading He was still worrying about the mysterious steamer, and the no less mysterious Japs.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
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 Bob’s intention, when he left the submarine, was to climb to the highest point and take a look around.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He was still worrying about the mysterious steamer, and the no less mysterious Japs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bob’s intention, when he left the submarine, was to climb to the highest point and take a look around.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He was still worrying about the mysterious steamer, and the no less mysterious Japs.
not any; not one
From this reading He was still worrying about the mysterious steamer, and the no less mysterious Japs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Bob’s intention, when he left the submarine, was to climb to the highest point and take a look around.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
make square
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
having a supporting base
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He was still worrying about the mysterious steamer, and the no less mysterious Japs.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still worrying about the mysterious steamer, and the no less mysterious Japs.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Bob’s intention, when he left the submarine, was to climb to the highest point and take a look around.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
carry out
From this reading Bob’s intention, when he left the submarine, was to climb to the highest point and take a look around.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAND TO HAND.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
precisely as stated
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
at the time that
From this reading Bob’s intention, when he left the submarine, was to climb to the highest point and take a look around.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading From what Bob could see of the island as the _Grampus_ drifted into the cove, and from the further observations which he made while standing on the rocks and helping Dick, he knew that it could not be very extensive.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading He was still worrying about the mysterious steamer, and the no less mysterious Japs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Probably it would have covered an acre of ground, if measured in a square, but its surface was vastly greater than that, inasmuch as it consisted of barren hills and valleys.
