Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

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

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

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

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

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

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

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

From this reading Betty looked quite tall, especially with her sunny hair bunched on her head.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

past form of “bunch” — form into a bunch

From this reading Betty looked quite tall, especially with her sunny hair bunched on her head.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

clothing in general

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

delicately beautiful

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

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

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Betty looked quite tall, especially with her sunny hair bunched on her head.

a wide scope

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

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

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Betty looked quite tall, especially with her sunny hair bunched on her head.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Betty looked quite tall, especially with her sunny hair bunched on her head.

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

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

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 The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

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

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

to an inexpressible degree

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

staying power

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Betty looked quite tall, especially with her sunny hair bunched on her head.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

having a play of lustrous rainbow colors

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Betty looked quite tall, especially with her sunny hair bunched on her head.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

-ing form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Betty looked quite tall, especially with her sunny hair bunched on her head.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Betty looked quite tall, especially with her sunny hair bunched on her head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

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

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

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

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

very small

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

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

From this reading At least Caroline felt that it ought to be tired, it had been shining so fiercely for so many hours.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

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

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading She sat in a low canvas chair on the sands, and watched her two small people scampering here and there absolutely regardless of fatigue.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

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

From this reading They had their dainty clothes pinned up carefully, and their pretty little legs were burnt dark brown.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

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

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Betty looked quite tall, especially with her sunny hair bunched on her head.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The sea had gone out a long way, and between the tiny digue and the beach there stretched a large expanse of rich wet sand, broken here and there by large smooth pools which reflected as in a mirror the wondrous opalescent colouring of the sky, made inexpressibly glorious by the sinking of the hot, tired sun.