Chapter I

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From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

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

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

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From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

quickly and without warning

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

(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 "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

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

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

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

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

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

From this reading This is a healthy spot, in fact it may now be said to be most saleubrious.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Hoy, one of the celebrated Orkney group of islands, is for sale.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

plural of “chap” — a boy or man

From this reading SCRAPS FROM CHAPS.

third-person singular of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

a person who carries a message

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

plural of “eminence” — high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This is a healthy spot, in fact it may now be said to be most saleubrious.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SCRAPS FROM CHAPS.

past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Hoy, one of the celebrated Orkney group of islands, is for sale.

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

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading This is a healthy spot, in fact it may now be said to be most saleubrious.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

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

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

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From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading Hoy, one of the celebrated Orkney group of islands, is for sale.

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

From this reading This is a healthy spot, in fact it may now be said to be most saleubrious.

a message received and understood

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

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

From this reading Hoy, one of the celebrated Orkney group of islands, is for sale.

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

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

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

From this reading Hoy, one of the celebrated Orkney group of islands, is for sale.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This is a healthy spot, in fact it may now be said to be most saleubrious.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This is a healthy spot, in fact it may now be said to be most saleubrious.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This is a healthy spot, in fact it may now be said to be most saleubrious.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

impressive in appearance

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

a short novel

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

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

From this reading This is a healthy spot, in fact it may now be said to be most saleubrious.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hoy, one of the celebrated Orkney group of islands, is for sale.

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From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

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

From this reading Hoy, one of the celebrated Orkney group of islands, is for sale.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

a human being

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

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

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

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

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading This is a healthy spot, in fact it may now be said to be most saleubrious.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading Hoy, one of the celebrated Orkney group of islands, is for sale.

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

From this reading This is a healthy spot, in fact it may now be said to be most saleubrious.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading SCRAPS FROM CHAPS.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This is a healthy spot, in fact it may now be said to be most saleubrious.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

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

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

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

From this reading This is a healthy spot, in fact it may now be said to be most saleubrious.

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

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "A-hoy!"--A chance for any person desirous of escaping from the [Greek: hoi polloi], and making his home upon an island "all to himself."

precisely as stated

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Information gleaned from the _Liverpool Courier_ shows that "the island comprises 40,000 acres, rises abruptly"--like the angry hero of a novelette--"from the sea, consists of a mountain having different eminences or peaks"--this piques one's curiosity--"is very steep, and has a noble and picturesque effect from all points of view."