Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

moving forward

From this reading They gave no signs, he confessed, of hostile intentions, the man in the long white dress alone advancing.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They gave no signs, he confessed, of hostile intentions, the man in the long white dress alone advancing.

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

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

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

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Behind these appeared many more, to the number of thirty, armed with clubs and lances.

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Behind these appeared many more, to the number of thirty, armed with clubs and lances.

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

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind these appeared many more, to the number of thirty, armed with clubs and lances.

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

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Behind these appeared many more, to the number of thirty, armed with clubs and lances.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

plural of “complexion” — the coloring of a person's face

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading They gave no signs, he confessed, of hostile intentions, the man in the long white dress alone advancing.

a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

put on clothes

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They gave no signs, he confessed, of hostile intentions, the man in the long white dress alone advancing.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

destroyed or killed

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

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

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

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

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

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

From this reading Here a party was sent on shore to obtain wood and water.

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

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading They gave no signs, he confessed, of hostile intentions, the man in the long white dress alone advancing.

moving with great haste

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

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

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading They gave no signs, he confessed, of hostile intentions, the man in the long white dress alone advancing.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

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From this reading Behind these appeared many more, to the number of thirty, armed with clubs and lances.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

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 While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

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

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

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 Behind these appeared many more, to the number of thirty, armed with clubs and lances.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Behind these appeared many more, to the number of thirty, armed with clubs and lances.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

not any; not one

From this reading They gave no signs, he confessed, of hostile intentions, the man in the long white dress alone advancing.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Behind these appeared many more, to the number of thirty, armed with clubs and lances.

come into possession of

From this reading Here a party was sent on shore to obtain wood and water.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Here a party was sent on shore to obtain wood and water.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

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From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

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From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Here a party was sent on shore to obtain wood and water.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Here a party was sent on shore to obtain wood and water.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Here a party was sent on shore to obtain wood and water.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading They gave no signs, he confessed, of hostile intentions, the man in the long white dress alone advancing.

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

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

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

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Behind these appeared many more, to the number of thirty, armed with clubs and lances.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Behind these appeared many more, to the number of thirty, armed with clubs and lances.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

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

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

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

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

in the direction of

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

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From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

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

From this reading Here a party was sent on shore to obtain wood and water.

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 Here a party was sent on shore to obtain wood and water.

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

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

during the time that

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

a Caucasian

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

which person or people

From this reading While they were thus employed an archer, who had gone into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, came hurrying back, declaring that he had seen, through an open glade, a man in a long white dress, two others following in white tunics reaching to their knees, their complexions as fair as those of Europeans.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At length, with a fair wind, he steered towards some mountains seen rising close to the coast, and came to an anchor near a beautiful grove of palm-trees.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Here a party was sent on shore to obtain wood and water.