Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

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

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

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

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

cooked in hot water

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Upon the occasion of our first breakfast in the woods, we were fortunate.

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From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

with brightness

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

in a busy manner

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.

the light provided by a burning candle

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

a graphic or vivid verbal description

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Upon the occasion of our first breakfast in the woods, we were fortunate.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Upon the occasion of our first breakfast in the woods, we were fortunate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

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

From this reading Upon the occasion of our first breakfast in the woods, we were fortunate.

to an inexpressible degree

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

clear and bright

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

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

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

the force of workers available

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.

plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Upon the occasion of our first breakfast in the woods, we were fortunate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Upon the occasion of our first breakfast in the woods, we were fortunate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

and nothing more

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Upon the occasion of our first breakfast in the woods, we were fortunate.

above and across; more than

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.

plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

existing or coming before

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

with low volume

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

an event that repeats

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.

only a very short time before

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

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

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

closely encircling

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

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

From this reading Upon the occasion of our first breakfast in the woods, we were fortunate.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

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

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Breakfast was a repetition of the supper of the preceding night; the only difference being, that we ate it by daylight, in the open air, instead of by candlelight, under the folds of our canvas tent.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the occasion of our first breakfast in the woods, we were fortunate.

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

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Upon the occasion of our first breakfast in the woods, we were fortunate.

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

From this reading Upon the occasion of our first breakfast in the woods, we were fortunate.

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

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

a Caucasian

From this reading A little apart from the men, two white napkins marked our breakfast-place, and the busy appearance of our cook gave hopes that our fast was nearly over.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Upon the occasion of our first breakfast in the woods, we were fortunate.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The sun shone brightly on the surrounding trees and bushes; the fires blazed and crackled; pots boiled, and cooks worked busily on a green spot, at the side of a small bay or creek, in which the boats quietly floated, scarce rippling the surface of the limpid water.

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

From this reading The whole scene was indescribably romantic and picturesque, and worthy of delineation by a more experienced pencil than mine.