used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Wanderer was nowhere to be seen.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Left Behind.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
the two together, not just one
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
a quick look
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
isletsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪts/
plural of “islet” — a small island
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
landlockedadjectiveUS /ˈlændlɑːkt/
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Left Behind.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
absolutely essential
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
not any; not one
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading The Wanderer was nowhere to be seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
Ralph's
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From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Wanderer was nowhere to be seen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
a state of social isolation
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Wanderer was nowhere to be seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading The entire surface of the small, landlocked bay was as deserted and seemingly untouched by man's presence, as if human eyes had never beheld its solitude.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading A glimpse of the inlet and the breakers far out on the bar beyond was visible between two islets.
WanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The Wanderer was nowhere to be seen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No reply was necessary, for in another instant both the mate and the sailor comprehended the cause of Ralph's surprise and alarm.
