Chapter IV

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

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An enormous number of turtle were annually “turned” there, and preserved in a small lagoon from shipment to shipment.

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

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

without missing a year

From this reading An enormous number of turtle were annually “turned” there, and preserved in a small lagoon from shipment to shipment.

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

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

plural of “bastion” — a group that defends a principle

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

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

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

have

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

for the reason that

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

being one more than seven

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading An enormous number of turtle were annually “turned” there, and preserved in a small lagoon from shipment to shipment.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

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

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading An enormous number of turtle were annually “turned” there, and preserved in a small lagoon from shipment to shipment.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

in a gradual manner

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

depressingly dark

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

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

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

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

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

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

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

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

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

From this reading An enormous number of turtle were annually “turned” there, and preserved in a small lagoon from shipment to shipment.

toward land

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

used to form the superlative

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading An enormous number of turtle were annually “turned” there, and preserved in a small lagoon from shipment to shipment.

according to the clock

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading An enormous number of turtle were annually “turned” there, and preserved in a small lagoon from shipment to shipment.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

characterized by resonance

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading An enormous number of turtle were annually “turned” there, and preserved in a small lagoon from shipment to shipment.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

in a sleepy manner

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

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

From this reading An enormous number of turtle were annually “turned” there, and preserved in a small lagoon from shipment to shipment.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

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

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

in or at that place or location

From this reading An enormous number of turtle were annually “turned” there, and preserved in a small lagoon from shipment to shipment.

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

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

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

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading An enormous number of turtle were annually “turned” there, and preserved in a small lagoon from shipment to shipment.

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

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

directed up

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

From this reading One of the most favoured spots frequented by turtle is, or used to be, the desolate island of Ascension in the South Atlantic, a barren volcanic patch belonging to Britain, and, because used exclusively as a naval depot, entered upon the books of the Admiralty as one of Her Majesty’s ships.

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

From this reading It was my pleasant privilege to assist at one of these turnings, and I bear a very vivid recollection of the game.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Crouched low behind an immense boulder one evening about eight o’clock, we could hear a hollow reverberating murmur of the mighty surf outside, suggesting sleepily irresistible force.

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

From this reading An enormous number of turtle were annually “turned” there, and preserved in a small lagoon from shipment to shipment.

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

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading A dazzling wreath of snowy foam, gleaming like burnished silver, fringed the quiet stretch of glittering sand, which, gently sloping upward and landward, was bounded by gloomy bastions of black lava.