Chapter XVI

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

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

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

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

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

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

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

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

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

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

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

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

the act of discovering something

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

in a cheerless manner

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

expel from a country

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

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

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

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

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

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

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

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

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

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

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

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 There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

make reference to

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

a particular point in time

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

not any; not one

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

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

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

above and across; more than

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

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

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

Identical; not different.

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

the work of a sailor

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

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

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

Scottish author (1850-1894)

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

the act of swimming

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

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

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

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

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

plural of “trojan” — a native of ancient Troy

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

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

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

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 He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

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

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

at the time that

From this reading This occurred when Peter Serrano encountered the other castaway on a desert island off the coast of Chile.

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

From this reading There is, nevertheless, among the true stories of seafaring adventure at least one scene which is not unworthy of mention in the same breath with the culminating moment of _Robinson Crusoe_.

during the time that

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LUCKLESS SEAMEN LONG IN EXILE _Robinson Crusoe_ recoiling from the discovery of the footprint in the sand is what Stevenson calls one of the epoch-making scenes in all romantic literature, to be compared with Achilles shouting over against the Trojans, Ulysses bending the great bow, and _Christian_ running with his fingers in his ears.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked

From this reading He crawled out upon an island so dismally barren that it had neither water, wood, nor grass, and not a bit of wreckage was washed ashore with him, no provisions, no timbers with which to build a boat.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading It was in the early days of Spanish exploration and settlement on the South American coasts when this sailor, Peter Serrano, was wrecked, and saved himself by swimming ashore while the rest of the crew were drowned.