Chapter XX

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

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

(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 When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

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

From this reading CORAL REEFS AND ISLANDS.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

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

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

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

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

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

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

for the reason that

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

plural of “cabinet” — a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading CORAL REEFS AND ISLANDS.

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

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

only a very short time before

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

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

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

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

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading CORAL REEFS AND ISLANDS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

enlarged to an abnormal degree

From this reading The openings in this sort are placed in the form of stars, as you will see in this little piece of one of the branches magnified.

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 When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

of or relating to the sea

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

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

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

many times at short intervals

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The openings in this sort are placed in the form of stars, as you will see in this little piece of one of the branches magnified.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

by chance

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The openings in this sort are placed in the form of stars, as you will see in this little piece of one of the branches magnified.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The openings in this sort are placed in the form of stars, as you will see in this little piece of one of the branches magnified.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading CORAL REEFS AND ISLANDS.

To recall to mind.

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

the work of a sailor

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

cut with a saw

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The openings in this sort are placed in the form of stars, as you will see in this little piece of one of the branches magnified.

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

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

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

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The openings in this sort are placed in the form of stars, as you will see in this little piece of one of the branches magnified.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The openings in this sort are placed in the form of stars, as you will see in this little piece of one of the branches magnified.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

express in words

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

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

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

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

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

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

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

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

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

From this reading You are acquainted with the appearance of Coral, as you have often seen pieces of it in cabinets, and employed as ornaments; and you therefore know that it always abounds with little holes, but its form, and the shape of these holes, vary considerably.

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

From this reading Some of it occurs in branches, like the branches of trees, and in consequence of this, and because it was known to increase in size from time to time, it was taken for a marine plant, before its nature was fully investigated.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

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

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

at the time that

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The openings in this sort are placed in the form of stars, as you will see in this little piece of one of the branches magnified.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When we were sailing through the Pacific Ocean, I saw a great many coral reefs and islands; and perhaps there is hardly one of the wonderful things which I have seen in my travels, that I remember with more pleasure, or love more to think about, so I shall be glad to tell you all I know of them.