used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It is said that a number of birds make these mounds together.
brick-red
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From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
HookernounUS /ˈhʊkər/
United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that a number of birds make these mounds together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
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 I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
held up in the air
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
engage in
From this reading It is said that a number of birds make these mounds together.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
megapodiusnoun
type genus of the Megapodiidae
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
moundsnounUS /maʊndz/
plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading It is said that a number of birds make these mounds together.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
and nothing more
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
by chance
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that a number of birds make these mounds together.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
swanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is said that a number of birds make these mounds together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is said that a number of birds make these mounds together.
turtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
turtlesnounUS /ˈtɜːrtəlz/
plural of “turtle” — a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading I hurried back, and now, assisting him to dig, we uncovered a considerable number--two or three dozen at least.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
at the time that
From this reading I had already begun to walk away, expecting my companions to follow, when Oliver cried out, "Stay!--stay!--see here!" and he lifted up a large egg of a light brick-red colour, fully as large as that of a swan.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I now recollected having heard from Mr Hooker of a bird called the megapodius, which lays its eggs in large heaps.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am afraid we are only wasting our time," I observed; "and it will be better to go back to the shore to look for turtles' eggs; and perhaps we may catch a turtle itself."
