Chapter VI

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

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

without shoes

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

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

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

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

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

terminate

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

water containing salts

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

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

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

recognizable; marked

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

half asleep

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

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

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

long and light rowing boat; especially for racing

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

destroyed or killed

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

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

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

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

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

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

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

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 Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

the force of workers available

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

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

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

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

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

refrain from harming

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

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

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

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

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

past form of “toil” — work hard

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

allowing light to pass through diffusely

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

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

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

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

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

up to the waist

From this reading The men were evidently tired, for they had toiled waist-deep in the surf since early morning, and Austin decided to spare them the journey for his despatch gig.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

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

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.

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

From this reading A cluster of barefooted men were with difficulty loading her big lancha beneath the mole with the barley-straw the row of camels, kneeling in the one straggling street behind him, had brought down.

at the time that

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading Long undulations of translucent brine seethed close past his feet to break with a drowsy roar upon the lava reefs, and the _Estremedura_ lay rolling wildly a quarter of a mile away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW Mrs. Hatherly decided during the ride to the beach that she had seen quite enough of that island in the three days she had spent there, and she had already gone off to the _Estremedura_ with Muriel and Jacinta when Austin stood smoking on the little mole.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Accordingly, when the lancha was loaded high with the warm yellow bales he clambered up on them and bade the crew get under way.