Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

without aim; in an aimless manner

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

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

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

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

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

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

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

placed in a grave

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

without stop or interruption

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

command with authority

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

the act of discovering something

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

a former Spanish gold coin

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

divisible by two

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

a quick look

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

coins made of gold

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

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

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

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From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

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

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

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

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

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

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

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

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

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

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

a particular point in time

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

of an obscure nature

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

on one occasion

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

a course of conduct

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

on the contrary

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

a statement of fundamental facts or principles

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

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

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

not in physical motion

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

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

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

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

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

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

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

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

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

male cat

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

not known

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

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

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

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

From this reading They needed not their association with the mysterious gold, they were magnetic enough to draw any man, with even the rudiments of imagination, along the path of the unknown.

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

From this reading That doubloon still suggested that it was the key to a door of fascinating mystery to which Chance might at any moment direct me.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And--why not admit it?--apart from my buried treasure, to the possible discovery of which the doubloon seemed to point, I was possessed with a growing desire for another glimpse of those haunting eyes.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _Under the Influence of the Moon._ My days now began to drift rather aimlessly, as without apparent purpose I continued to linger on an island that might well seem to have little attraction to a stranger--how little I could see by the mystification of the good Tom, in whom, for once, of course, I could not confide.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet I had a vague purpose; or, at least, I had a feeling that, if I waited on, something would develop in the direction of my hopes.