Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

later than; following

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

anew

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

at or near or toward the center of a ship

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

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

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

the condition of being secured to a base

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

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

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

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

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

not accessible to view

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

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

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

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 THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

provided with artificial light

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

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 They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

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From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

a form of address for a man

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

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

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

of or providing nourishment

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

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

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

similar to the giraffe but smaller with much shorter neck and stripe on the legs

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

plural of “pest” — a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

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

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

Identical; not different.

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

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

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

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

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

that is looked for

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

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

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

bound or secured closely

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There was no danger in showing a light, and accordingly the lantern was hung amidships, the spirit-lamp lit, to prepare a nourishing and at the same time "filling" soup.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

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

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE THOUSAND ISLANDS They shoved off again, and Compton, being the least tired, took the sculls and pushed on slowly in search of an anchorage for the night.

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 channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

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

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

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

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

at the time that

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

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

From this reading The channel into which they steered was so narrow that the branches of the trees joined overhead, and when they tied up, the Okapi was completely hidden.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Before forcing their way into the leafy tunnel, they had taken down the awning, but now, after having broken away many branches, they refixed the canvas roof and drew the mosquito-curtains round, after which they sought out and killed all the insect pests that remained within the nets.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They passed many likely places, but Mr. Hume had one objection or another to them, and the spot that finally satisfied him was a small wooded island flanked by others of larger size, and so placed that if they were menaced from any side there would be an opening for escape in the opposite direction.