used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOYS’ CLUB-HOUSE ON THE WATER.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
(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 We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A BOYS’ CLUB-HOUSE ON THE WATER.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The President of such a club may be called “Robinson Crusoe”; the Secretary, “Man Friday”; the Treasurer, “The Goat,” and the Captain, “The Parrot.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
cannot
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From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The President of such a club may be called “Robinson Crusoe”; the Secretary, “Man Friday”; the Treasurer, “The Goat,” and the Captain, “The Parrot.”
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The President of such a club may be called “Robinson Crusoe”; the Secretary, “Man Friday”; the Treasurer, “The Goat,” and the Captain, “The Parrot.”
CLUB-HOUSE
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From this reading A BOYS’ CLUB-HOUSE ON THE WATER.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
Crusoe
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From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
Crusoe-Clubs
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From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
Crusoes
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From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
FoundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading The President of such a club may be called “Robinson Crusoe”; the Secretary, “Man Friday”; the Treasurer, “The Goat,” and the Captain, “The Parrot.”
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading The President of such a club may be called “Robinson Crusoe”; the Secretary, “Man Friday”; the Treasurer, “The Goat,” and the Captain, “The Parrot.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The President of such a club may be called “Robinson Crusoe”; the Secretary, “Man Friday”; the Treasurer, “The Goat,” and the Captain, “The Parrot.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BOYS’ CLUB-HOUSE ON THE WATER.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
ParrotnounUS /ˈperət/
usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading The President of such a club may be called “Robinson Crusoe”; the Secretary, “Man Friday”; the Treasurer, “The Goat,” and the Captain, “The Parrot.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
a full supply
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The President of such a club may be called “Robinson Crusoe”; the Secretary, “Man Friday”; the Treasurer, “The Goat,” and the Captain, “The Parrot.”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
only a very short time before
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The President of such a club may be called “Robinson Crusoe”; the Secretary, “Man Friday”; the Treasurer, “The Goat,” and the Captain, “The Parrot.”
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In selecting a site for the club-house, choose a bar or shallow place in some small lake or pond.
SubmergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The President of such a club may be called “Robinson Crusoe”; the Secretary, “Man Friday”; the Treasurer, “The Goat,” and the Captain, “The Parrot.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BOYS’ CLUB-HOUSE ON THE WATER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
TreasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/
an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading The President of such a club may be called “Robinson Crusoe”; the Secretary, “Man Friday”; the Treasurer, “The Goat,” and the Captain, “The Parrot.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Not only is the Foundation of the Club-House Submerged, but it must be built under water, and every foot of water adds to the difficulties.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
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 A BOYS’ CLUB-HOUSE ON THE WATER.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading We cannot all be Robinson Crusoes, and real desert islands are scarce, but with a little work we can build artificial islands, upon which Robinson Crusoe cabins of novel designs may be erected, and by forming Crusoe-Clubs, consisting of as many members as the island homes will accommodate, we shall have plenty of company.
