Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

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From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

-ing form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

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

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

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

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

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

From this reading As we have already remarked, Corrie and his two companions in misfortune had been bound, and in this condition were left by the savages to their fate.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

confined by bonds

From this reading As we have already remarked, Corrie and his two companions in misfortune had been bound, and in this condition were left by the savages to their fate.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

an occurrence of something

From this reading REMARKABLE DOINGS OF POOPY--EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF RESUSCITATION.

put or send forth

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading As we have already remarked, Corrie and his two companions in misfortune had been bound, and in this condition were left by the savages to their fate.

a state at a particular time

From this reading As we have already remarked, Corrie and his two companions in misfortune had been bound, and in this condition were left by the savages to their fate.

a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading REMARKABLE DOINGS OF POOPY--EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF RESUSCITATION.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

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

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

with no protection or shield

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading REMARKABLE DOINGS OF POOPY--EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF RESUSCITATION.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading As we have already remarked, Corrie and his two companions in misfortune had been bound, and in this condition were left by the savages to their fate.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

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

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

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

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

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

From this reading As we have already remarked, Corrie and his two companions in misfortune had been bound, and in this condition were left by the savages to their fate.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

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

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

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

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

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

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

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 It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading As we have already remarked, Corrie and his two companions in misfortune had been bound, and in this condition were left by the savages to their fate.

provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REMARKABLE DOINGS OF POOPY--EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF RESUSCITATION.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

at an opportune time

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE DOINGS OF POOPY--EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF RESUSCITATION.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

unusual or striking

From this reading REMARKABLE DOINGS OF POOPY--EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF RESUSCITATION.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading As we have already remarked, Corrie and his two companions in misfortune had been bound, and in this condition were left by the savages to their fate.

the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness

From this reading REMARKABLE DOINGS OF POOPY--EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF RESUSCITATION.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

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

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

An object, such as an inscribed ring or stone, thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

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

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As we have already remarked, Corrie and his two companions in misfortune had been bound, and in this condition were left by the savages to their fate.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

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

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

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

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

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

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

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

From this reading As we have already remarked, Corrie and his two companions in misfortune had been bound, and in this condition were left by the savages to their fate.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

precisely as stated

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we have already remarked, Corrie and his two companions in misfortune had been bound, and in this condition were left by the savages to their fate.

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

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

at the time that

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

in or at the place that

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

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

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

which person or people

From this reading It is time now to return to our unfortunate friends, Corrie, Alice, and Poopy, who have been left long enough exposed on the summit of the cliff, from which they had expected to be tossed by the savages, when the guns of the Talisman so opportunely saved them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The reader will observe that these incidents, which have taken so long to narrate, were enacted in a very brief space of time.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.

but in spite of that

From this reading Only a few hours elapsed between the firing of the broadside already referred to and the anchoring of the Talisman in the bay, where the Foam had cast anchor some time before her; yet in this short space of time many things occurred on the island which are worthy of particular notice.