used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
having companions or an escort
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The sea was smooth, with a light breeze blowing, and Lolóma and I, paddling vigorously, were making good headway.
Bolatha
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From this reading It seemed that Bolatha had taken extraordinary precautions to prevent my escape.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The sea was smooth, with a light breeze blowing, and Lolóma and I, paddling vigorously, were making good headway.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
increase twofold
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It seemed that Bolatha had taken extraordinary precautions to prevent my escape.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It seemed that Bolatha had taken extraordinary precautions to prevent my escape.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The sea was smooth, with a light breeze blowing, and Lolóma and I, paddling vigorously, were making good headway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed that Bolatha had taken extraordinary precautions to prevent my escape.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
headlandnoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading The sea was smooth, with a light breeze blowing, and Lolóma and I, paddling vigorously, were making good headway.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that Bolatha had taken extraordinary precautions to prevent my escape.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sea was smooth, with a light breeze blowing, and Lolóma and I, paddling vigorously, were making good headway.
Lolóma
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From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The sea was smooth, with a light breeze blowing, and Lolóma and I, paddling vigorously, were making good headway.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
the force of workers available
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading The sea was smooth, with a light breeze blowing, and Lolóma and I, paddling vigorously, were making good headway.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading It seemed that Bolatha had taken extraordinary precautions to prevent my escape.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It seemed that Bolatha had taken extraordinary precautions to prevent my escape.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea was smooth, with a light breeze blowing, and Lolóma and I, paddling vigorously, were making good headway.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that Bolatha had taken extraordinary precautions to prevent my escape.
transport commercially
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The sea was smooth, with a light breeze blowing, and Lolóma and I, paddling vigorously, were making good headway.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It seemed that Bolatha had taken extraordinary precautions to prevent my escape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed that Bolatha had taken extraordinary precautions to prevent my escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading The sea was smooth, with a light breeze blowing, and Lolóma and I, paddling vigorously, were making good headway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as the natives were well out of sight, I made my way to the coast, accompanied by Lolóma.
at the time that
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When we reached the point, a double canoe, with its huge mat sail, and full of armed men, shot out from the river side, and gave chase.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Reaching the beach in the rear of a narrow headland, which shut out the town from view, we took possession of a small canoe, which was lying unoccupied on the sand, and, launching the frail skiff, we were soon on our way to the ship, which would be within half a mile as soon as we rounded the headland referred to.
