Chapter XXIII · A Strange Discovery

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

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

in addition

From this reading There was also a trunk, but it was open and empty.

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

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

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

From this reading Here was more of the wreckage, and the whole party ran down to the beach to investigate.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

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

From this reading “Look!” cried Dave, suddenly, and pointed to a small, black leather case, that rested on some of the wreckage.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was also a trunk, but it was open and empty.

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

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

an occurrence of something

From this reading “Look!” cried Dave, suddenly, and pointed to a small, black leather case, that rested on some of the wreckage.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

a small inlet

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

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

From this reading “Look!” cried Dave, suddenly, and pointed to a small, black leather case, that rested on some of the wreckage.

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From this reading “Look!” cried Dave, suddenly, and pointed to a small, black leather case, that rested on some of the wreckage.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Here was more of the wreckage, and the whole party ran down to the beach to investigate.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading There was also a trunk, but it was open and empty.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

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

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

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

From this reading Here was more of the wreckage, and the whole party ran down to the beach to investigate.

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

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

investigate scientifically

From this reading Here was more of the wreckage, and the whole party ran down to the beach to investigate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was also a trunk, but it was open and empty.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading “Look!” cried Dave, suddenly, and pointed to a small, black leather case, that rested on some of the wreckage.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Look!” cried Dave, suddenly, and pointed to a small, black leather case, that rested on some of the wreckage.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Here was more of the wreckage, and the whole party ran down to the beach to investigate.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading There was also a trunk, but it was open and empty.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Here was more of the wreckage, and the whole party ran down to the beach to investigate.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

having a point

From this reading “Look!” cried Dave, suddenly, and pointed to a small, black leather case, that rested on some of the wreckage.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Here was more of the wreckage, and the whole party ran down to the beach to investigate.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading “Look!” cried Dave, suddenly, and pointed to a small, black leather case, that rested on some of the wreckage.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

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

From this reading “Look!” cried Dave, suddenly, and pointed to a small, black leather case, that rested on some of the wreckage.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading “Look!” cried Dave, suddenly, and pointed to a small, black leather case, that rested on some of the wreckage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Look!” cried Dave, suddenly, and pointed to a small, black leather case, that rested on some of the wreckage.

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

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was also a trunk, but it was open and empty.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

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

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading There was also a trunk, but it was open and empty.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

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

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

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

From this reading Boxes, barrels, and bits of timber were strewn from one end of the cove to the other, and in the mass were a number of things of more or less value—timber, food, and some clothing.

at the time that

From this reading A half-mile was covered when, on turning a point of rocks, the boys and the captain came to a sandy cove.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Here was more of the wreckage, and the whole party ran down to the beach to investigate.

the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked

From this reading Here was more of the wreckage, and the whole party ran down to the beach to investigate.