used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He landed early in the evening, and amused himself strolling at will along the desolate shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He landed early in the evening, and amused himself strolling at will along the desolate shore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
CrabnounUS /kræb/
decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading He landed early in the evening, and amused himself strolling at will along the desolate shore.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He landed early in the evening, and amused himself strolling at will along the desolate shore.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
at any time
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
gare
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From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
the act of giving
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He landed early in the evening, and amused himself strolling at will along the desolate shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
conformity or harmony
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading He landed early in the evening, and amused himself strolling at will along the desolate shore.
immediately past
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
lie-to
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
for more time
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
promontorynoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
refitnounUS /riˈfɪt/
outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts)
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
revisitverbUS /riˈvɪzɪt/
visit again
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
only a very short time before
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading He landed early in the evening, and amused himself strolling at will along the desolate shore.
carry out
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
the act of using
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
someone who visits
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
Vyner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
(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 By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There were objects enough on every hand to excite interest, whether the visitor had been man of science or man of taste.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He landed early in the evening, and amused himself strolling at will along the desolate shore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Towards the evening of the same day a light breeze from the westward sprang up, and Mr. Crab argued that there was little use in waiting any longer to refit, and proposed to sail with the tide.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By keeping along close to shore he learned that the ebb would take him well out to sea before midnight.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Vyner, therefore, gare orders that the yacht should lie-to after she rounded the extreme promontory of the island, and send in a boat there to take him off, thus giving him one last ramble over a spot it was scarcely possible he would ever revisit.
