used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Which of these islands are we making for?" inquired Juarez.
for the reason that
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
dumpyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌmpi/
resembling a garbage dump
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
ENCHANTEDadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Which of these islands are we making for?" inquired Juarez.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Which of these islands are we making for?" inquired Juarez.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
ISLEnounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
JuareznounUS /ˈwɑːrez/
a city in northern Mexico on the Rio Grande opposite El Paso
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
and nothing more
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
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 You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Which of these islands are we making for?" inquired Juarez.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
South-eastern
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From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
carry out
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Which of these islands are we making for?" inquired Juarez.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Which of these islands are we making for?" inquired Juarez.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE ENCHANTED ISLE Let us now return to the Sea Eagle, and find out what is happening there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which of these islands are we making for?" inquired Juarez.
which person or people
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been conversing with the tall shepherd of the island, who seemed to take an interest in Juarez.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But because of his isolated life during a greater part of the year, he would have taken an interest in a stone idol, if he had chanced to discover one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You recollect that Juarez had just discovered two islands lying on the South-eastern horizon, the one, long and low, the other comparatively short and dumpy.
