used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
anew
From this reading Preparations were now again made in order to discover a way out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
the lower side of anything
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
buoyverbUS /ˈbuːi/
float on the surface of water
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Preparations were now again made in order to discover a way out.
DWARFnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
divisible by two
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
HamstringverbUS /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/
make ineffective or powerless
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Preparations were now again made in order to discover a way out.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Preparations were now again made in order to discover a way out.
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 There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
the force of workers available
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
Nicky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Preparations were now again made in order to discover a way out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Preparations were now again made in order to discover a way out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Preparations were now again made in order to discover a way out.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
PILOTverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Preparations were now again made in order to discover a way out.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
shallop
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From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
sinkers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Preparations were now again made in order to discover a way out.
male cat
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
arousing affect
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading AT LENGTH THEY CATCH THE DWARF PILOT, AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS TOUCHING A TREASURE.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Preparations were now again made in order to discover a way out.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Preparations were now again made in order to discover a way out.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was no need of lead or line, for we could see to the bottom of the crystal water, even where it was many fathoms deep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading We carried with us fragments of light wood and great stones for sinkers, to buoy a passage for the schooner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My comrades would have me turn in and go to sleep, but I was too much excited to hear of it; and, accordingly, after breakfast I was in the shallop again, with four fresh men, including Nicky Hamstring and Bristol Tom.
