Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

later than; following

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

at or in the front

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

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

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

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

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

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

From this reading IN ARRECIFOS LAGOON.

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

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

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

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

absence of light or illumination

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

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

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

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

From this reading IN ARRECIFOS LAGOON.

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

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

a small island

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

plural of “islet” — a small island

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

and nothing more

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

From this reading IN ARRECIFOS LAGOON.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

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

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

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

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

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

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

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

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

a native or inhabitant of the Samoan Islands

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

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

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

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

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

the display of a motion picture

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

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

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

to, toward, or in the southeast

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

in or at that place or location

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

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

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

the upper part of anything

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

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

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

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

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

at the time that

From this reading "Good boy, Velo," replied the mate; "keep a sharp look-out, for on such a night as this, when the sea is smooth, and the land lies low, we shall not hear the sound of the surf till we are right on top of it."

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

From this reading An hour or two later Barry called Rawlings, for right ahead of the brig there was a low, dark streak showing upon the sea-rim, which they knew was the outline of one of the palm-clad islets on the south side of Arrecifos Lagoon.

a Caucasian

From this reading At daylight the _Mahina_ ran through the south-east passage, and dropped her anchor in thirteen fathoms, close to the snowy white beach of a palm-clad islet, on which was a village of ten or a dozen native houses.

which person or people

From this reading Just after midnight, three days later, Velo, the Samoan, who was on the look-out, came aft to Barry and said,-- "_E manogi mai le fanua_" ("The smell of the land has come").