Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

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

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading At any rate, I could not recall it.

make certain of

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At any rate, I could not recall it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I recalled the three crosses which showed (so he had told me) where the treasure lay.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

a visual display of information

From this reading THE CHART OF MORTALLONE.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

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

From this reading At any rate, I could not recall it.

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading But I recalled the three crosses which showed (so he had told me) where the treasure lay.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

a quick look

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

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From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

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

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

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

From this reading But I recalled the three crosses which showed (so he had told me) where the treasure lay.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

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

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

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

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

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

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But I recalled the three crosses which showed (so he had told me) where the treasure lay.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

by chance

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

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

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CHART OF MORTALLONE.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At any rate, I could not recall it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHART OF MORTALLONE.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

on one occasion

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading At any rate, I could not recall it.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading At any rate, I could not recall it.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading But I recalled the three crosses which showed (so he had told me) where the treasure lay.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

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

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

being the exact same one; not any other:

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

transport commercially

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But I recalled the three crosses which showed (so he had told me) where the treasure lay.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But I recalled the three crosses which showed (so he had told me) where the treasure lay.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

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

From this reading THE CHART OF MORTALLONE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

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

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But I recalled the three crosses which showed (so he had told me) where the treasure lay.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

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

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But I recalled the three crosses which showed (so he had told me) where the treasure lay.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading But I recalled the three crosses which showed (so he had told me) where the treasure lay.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

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From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

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

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

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 While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

in or at the place that

From this reading But I recalled the three crosses which showed (so he had told me) where the treasure lay.

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

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

during the time that

From this reading While the others drew their chairs closer, and while I spread flat the parchment--which was crinkled (by the action of salt water, maybe)--I had time to assure myself that this was the selfsame chart of which Captain Coffin had once vouchsafed me a glimpse.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I remembered the shape of the island, the point marked "Cape Alderman," the strange, whiskered heraldical monster depicted in the act of rising from the waves off the north-western coast, the equally impossible ship, decorated with a sprit-top-mast and a flag upon it, and charging up under full sail for the southern entry, the name of which ("Gow's Gulf") I must have missed to read in the short perusal Captain Coffin had allowed me.