Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

anew

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

at or in the front

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

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

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

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From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

curving or bulging outward

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Up the cliffs the easiest way," cried Barlow, his eyes shining with excitement.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

the first light of day

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

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

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

go ashore

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "Up the cliffs the easiest way," cried Barlow, his eyes shining with excitement.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading "Up the cliffs the easiest way," cried Barlow, his eyes shining with excitement.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

with the head foremost

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

ten 10s

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

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

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

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 INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

the force of workers available

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

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

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

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

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

above and across; more than

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

a light shade of red

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

the act of searching for something

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading "Up the cliffs the easiest way," cried Barlow, his eyes shining with excitement.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

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From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

take away possessions from someone

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The dingey shoved its nose into the sand, Kendric and Barlow carrying their small packs and rifles sprang out, Nigger Ben shook his head and pushed off again.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

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

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

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

From this reading "Up the cliffs the easiest way," cried Barlow, his eyes shining with excitement.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

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

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.

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

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

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

From this reading "Up there I'll get my bearin's and we'll steer a straight-string line for what's ahead, Headlong, old mate!

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

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

a Caucasian

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

in the company of; together with

From this reading INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE A strip of white beach three hundred feet long, a score of paces across at its widest, with black barren cliffs guarding it and the faint pink dawn slowly growing a deeper rose over it, such was the port of adventure into which nosed the row boat bringing Jim Kendric and Twisty Barlow treasure seeking.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading In the stern crouched Nigger Ben, come ashore in order to row the boat back to the _New Moon_, his eyes bulging with wonderment that men should come all the way from San Diego to disembark upon so solitary a spot.