used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the contrary, it settled down to a life of respectable retirement on Waring's reef.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
boat-house
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From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
of short duration or distance
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, it settled down to a life of respectable retirement on Waring's reef.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the contrary, it settled down to a life of respectable retirement on Waring's reef.
downstreamadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈstriːm/
away from the source or with the current
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
divisible by two
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
immediately past
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On the contrary, it settled down to a life of respectable retirement on Waring's reef.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
Merry-go-roundnounUS /ˈmeriɡoʊraʊnd/
a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
not any; not one
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, it settled down to a life of respectable retirement on Waring's reef.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading On the contrary, it settled down to a life of respectable retirement on Waring's reef.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading On the contrary, it settled down to a life of respectable retirement on Waring's reef.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading On the contrary, it settled down to a life of respectable retirement on Waring's reef.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
an educational institution
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
trustynounUS /ˈtrʌsti/
a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
migratory
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
Waring's
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From this reading On the contrary, it settled down to a life of respectable retirement on Waring's reef.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Waring's reef was dry land at low tide, and even at high tide was close enough to the surface to support the trusty foundation of the fugitive isle.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading SETTLED AT LAST And now the wandering career of Merry-go-round Island seemed at last to have ended and it roamed no more over the face of the waters.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There was more or less life down there during the ensuing week for the high school pupils made the place their own in the brief Easter vacation.
in or at the place that
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It stood exactly in the middle of the river at a spot where the stream was straight and comparatively wide, and commanded a fine view of the boat-house a mile or so downstream.
