Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

later than; following

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

in the past

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

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From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

in addition

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

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

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

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

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

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

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

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

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

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

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

make calm or still

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

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

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

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

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

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

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

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

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

plural of “drake” — English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

divisible by two

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

set up or found

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

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

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

brought together in one place

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

make a fool or dupe of

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

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

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

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

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

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

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

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

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

(music) a composition or passage that is to be performed in a slow and dignified manner

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

immediately past

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

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

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

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 They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

take the midday meal

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

engage in

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

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 They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

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

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

on one occasion

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

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

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

precisely, exactly

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

Identical; not different.

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the plovers

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

plural of “squall” — sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

the act of packing or storing away

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

express in words

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

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

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

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

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

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

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

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

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

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

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

precisely as stated

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

informal terms for money

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

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

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading DUCKS AND DRAKES It was the last week of the children's stay at the shore before everything combined to make possible the sail to Gull Island.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

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

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

at the time that

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Now even Dodo could tell by the footprints on the sand whether a three-toed Plover or a four-toed Sandpiper had been pattering there.

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

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

which person or people

From this reading They had spent three glorious weeks, and were as ruddy brown as any of the little Indians who had once gathered wampum shells from the same beach in the long ago.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading They were wiser also in many ways, for they had found out many things for themselves--which is the very best sort of wisdom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading When the right day came, without a sign of ugly squalls or of an equally unfortunate calm, Olaf borrowed a largo cat-boat, and after stowing away the lunch hamper, that was always a 'must be' for an all-day trip, the boat almost flew out of the little bay and up the sound before the breeze that came with the morning tide.