Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

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

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

eagerly desirous

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

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

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

exhale hard

From this reading She's going to blow by and by."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She's going to blow by and by."

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.

divisible by two

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.

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

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "That's how it goes," the one-armed mariner said.

the act of departing

From this reading She's going to blow by and by."

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

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

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

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

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

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

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

From this reading "That's how it goes," the one-armed mariner said.

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

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

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

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading "That's how it goes," the one-armed mariner said.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.

not any; not one

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.

having one arm

From this reading "That's how it goes," the one-armed mariner said.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

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

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

a full supply

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "That's how it goes," the one-armed mariner said.

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

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

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

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

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

From this reading She's going to blow by and by."

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

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

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

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

From this reading "That's how it goes," the one-armed mariner said.

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

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

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

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

a source of difficulty

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not until the _Stazy_ was outside the inlet late in the afternoon that Skipper Phil Gordon noted the threatening signs in sea and sky.

a message informing of danger

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

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

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading TROUBLE--PLENTY Even Ruth Fielding had paid no attention to the warning of the Reef Island hermit regarding a change in the weather, in spite of the fact that she was anxious to return to the camp near Herringport.

at the time that

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "When we aren't dependent on the wind to fill our canvas, we neglect watching every little weather change.