Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

an increase by natural growth or addition

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

(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 If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

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

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

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

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

the removal of covering

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

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

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

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

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

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

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

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

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

put out or expel from a place

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

with no protection or shield

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

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

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

the activity of flying a glider

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

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

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

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

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

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

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

introducing a different topic

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

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

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

a small island

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

in other respects or ways

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

of momentous or ominous significance

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

of or concerned with or related to the future

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

plural of “soothsayer” — someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

not in physical motion

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

required or under orders

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

carry out

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

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

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

to that

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

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

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

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

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

exceptionally

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading During an unusually low tide, here and there baring the outer reef of the Archipelago, Bello caused his royal spear to be planted upon every place thus exposed, in token of his supreme claim thereto.

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

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

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

From this reading Another anecdote was this: that to Dominora there came a rumor, that in a distant island dwelt a man with an uncommonly large nose; of most portentous dimensions, indeed; by the soothsayers supposed to foreshadow some dreadful calamity.

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

From this reading Dominora And Vivenza The three canoes still gliding on, some further particulars were narrated concerning Dominora; and incidentally, of other isles.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It seems that his love of wide dominion sometimes led the otherwise sagacious Bello into the most extravagant actions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

but in spite of that

From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.

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From this reading If the chance accumulation of soil and drift-wood about any detached shelf of coral in the lagoon held forth the remotest possibility of the eventual existence of an islet there, with all haste he dispatched canoes to the spot, to take prospective possession of the as yet nearly submarine territory; and if possible, eject the zoophytes.