used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
fearless and daring
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
the lower side of anything
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
CLAMBAKEnoun
a cookout at the seashore where clams and fish and other foods are cooked--usually on heated stones covered with seaweed
From this reading THE CLAMBAKE.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Not getting in near enough to suit me," declared Frank.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Not getting in near enough to suit me," declared Frank.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "I thought you were getting in too near," said Hodge.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
not accessible to view
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
Hodge
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From this reading "I thought you were getting in too near," said Hodge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought you were getting in too near," said Hodge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Not getting in near enough to suit me," declared Frank.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I thought you were getting in too near," said Hodge.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
caught or fixed
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "Not getting in near enough to suit me," declared Frank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLAMBAKE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought you were getting in too near," said Hodge.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I thought you were getting in too near," said Hodge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I thought you were getting in too near," said Hodge.
at the time that
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading It was near low tide when Merry ran in there, and he did not stop till the keel of the _White Wings_ stuck fast in the mud at the bottom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading As Bold Island harbor was sheltered and the yacht could lay close in to the shore of Devil Island and be so hidden that she would escape observation to a large extent, Frank ran in there, choosing that anchorage in preference to the one in the cove on the other side of the island of mystery.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought you were getting in too near," said Hodge.
