Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

(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 All through that terrible night Prince Inga remained hidden in his tree.

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

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

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

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

with brightness

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

gotten under control

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

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

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

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

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

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

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

not accessible to view

From this reading All through that terrible night Prince Inga remained hidden in his tree.

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

From this reading All through that terrible night Prince Inga remained hidden in his tree.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

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

From this reading All through that terrible night Prince Inga remained hidden in his tree.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

any tree or shrub of the genus Inga having pinnate leaves and showy usually white flowers; cultivated as ornamentals

From this reading All through that terrible night Prince Inga remained hidden in his tree.

someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

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

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

a small island

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

immediately past

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

go away from a place

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading All through that terrible night Prince Inga remained hidden in his tree.

not any; not one

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

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From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading All through that terrible night Prince Inga remained hidden in his tree.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading All through that terrible night Prince Inga remained hidden in his tree.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

without mercy or pity

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

a very small spot

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading All through that terrible night Prince Inga remained hidden in his tree.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All through that terrible night Prince Inga remained hidden in his tree.

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

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All through that terrible night Prince Inga remained hidden in his tree.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading All through that terrible night Prince Inga remained hidden in his tree.

being four more than twenty

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

up to a particular time

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The sun shone upon the beautiful green isle as brilliantly as if no ruthless invader had passed and laid it in ruins.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

precisely as stated

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

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

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

look attentively

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.

(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 In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

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

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

at the time that

From this reading Sad, indeed, were the boy's thoughts when the last of the boats had become a mere speck in the distance, but Inga did not dare leave his perch of safety until all of the craft of the invaders had disappeared beyond the horizon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the morning he watched the great fleet of boats depart for their own country, carrying his parents and his countrymen with them, as well as everything of value the Island of Pingaree had contained.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Then he came down, very slowly and carefully, for he was weak from hunger and the long and weary watch, as he had been in the tree for twenty-four hours without food.