Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

present in great quantity

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

consider or hold as true

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

having companions or an escort

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

moving forward

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

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

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

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

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

at or in or to any place

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

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

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

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

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

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From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

clothing in general

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

not accessible to view

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

a small house with a single story

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

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

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

lively and spirited

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

the first light of day

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

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

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

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From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

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

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

at any time

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

opinion or judgment

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

highest in quality

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

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

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

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

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

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From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

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

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

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

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

set afire or burning

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

not any; not one

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

come into possession of

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

above and across; more than

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

with speed

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

with speed

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

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From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

transport commercially

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

lacking natural ease

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

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

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

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

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

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

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

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

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

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

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

(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 At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

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

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

in or at the place that

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

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

From this reading The lads were glad enough to accept old Ben's invitation, for though they had strained their eyes to the utmost no sign could they discover of the _Benbow_ frigate, but they fancied that the darkness, which is generally the greatest an hour before dawn, had concealed her from their sight.

during the time that

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

which person or people

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Though the rain had ceased, the gale was blowing as hard as ever, while the spray which rose from the breakers dashing on the shore beneath their feet filled the air as they reached a point where, by shading their eyes with their hands, they could obtain a view over the whole bay.

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

From this reading At length Roger starting up exclaimed, "Why, it is nearly broad daylight: we shall be well able to see the ship where she lay at anchor."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Toby, who turned out on being called, quickly lighted a fire with the driftwood, of which there was generally an abundant supply on the beach, and they sat before it for some time drying their wet clothes, its bright light preventing them from seeing how rapidly the dawn was advancing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I doubt if you will see her there or anywhere else," said old Ben, as he accompanied Roger and Stephen, who eagerly ran out of the cottage.