used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now the future looked less gloomy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Meanwhile the weeks which followed were principally spent in carrying out not these ideas, but those of Tartlet.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
CRUSOE
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From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
the act of escaping physically
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
EVERYdeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Meanwhile the weeks which followed were principally spent in carrying out not these ideas, but those of Tartlet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
yet to be or coming
From this reading And now the future looked less gloomy.
depressingly dark
From this reading And now the future looked less gloomy.
Godfrey
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From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
how
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From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Meanwhile the weeks which followed were principally spent in carrying out not these ideas, but those of Tartlet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
IMAGINARYadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And now the future looked less gloomy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And now the future looked less gloomy.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the weeks which followed were principally spent in carrying out not these ideas, but those of Tartlet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now the future looked less gloomy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
on one occasion
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
and nothing more
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Meanwhile the weeks which followed were principally spent in carrying out not these ideas, but those of Tartlet.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
Phina
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From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Meanwhile the weeks which followed were principally spent in carrying out not these ideas, but those of Tartlet.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
cut with a saw
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
transport commercially
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Meanwhile the weeks which followed were principally spent in carrying out not these ideas, but those of Tartlet.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
Tartletnoun
a small tart usually used as a canape
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the weeks which followed were principally spent in carrying out not these ideas, but those of Tartlet.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Meanwhile the weeks which followed were principally spent in carrying out not these ideas, but those of Tartlet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading But if Tartlet saw in the possession of the instruments, the tools, and the weapons only the means of making their life of isolation a little more agreeable, Godfrey was already thinking of how to escape from Phina Island.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Meanwhile the weeks which followed were principally spent in carrying out not these ideas, but those of Tartlet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile the weeks which followed were principally spent in carrying out not these ideas, but those of Tartlet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THERE HAPPENS WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY CRUSOE, REAL OR IMAGINARY.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Could he not now construct a vessel strong enough to enable them to reach if not some neighbouring land, at least some ship passing within sight of the island?
