used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
apart from; not including
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
set up or found
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
for more time
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
not any; not one
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It did not seem that it would be difficult to find them, but nevertheless three more days slipped away, and at the end of that time they were no nearer success than before.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
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 Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Therefore, on reaching the island in the morning, Guy and his two friends immediately set about searching for the six trees arranged in the shape of a cross.
except if; if not
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
violationnounUS /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION The program for the next day was like that of the first, except that no time was spent on a general exploration of the island.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course, this would be in violation of the agreement he had made with the owners, but there was no court to enforce that agreement, and if the captain should, in his obstinacy, decide to sail away, the whole object of the expedition would be lost, or, at any rate, indefinitely deferred.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The impatience shown by Captain Richmond made Guy fear that unless the treasure were speedily found he would object to staying longer.
