used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
(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 UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
in addition
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
being joined in close association
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
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From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
it's
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From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
Jud
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From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
Jud's
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From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
and nothing more
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
engage in
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
become covered with mist
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
precisely as stated
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Paul had settled it all in his mind as to what their course should be.
at the time that
From this reading "Tell me when the island is out of sight, Jud," remarked Paul; for some of the time the two boats were side by side, and nothing interfered with a clear view in the rear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, it's swallowed up already in the night mist; I can just make out that old cedar that stands on top of the little hill," came Jud's reply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He drew a mental map of the island, and its surroundings; and also remembered certain conclusions he had previously entertained connected with the depth of water on all sides, between their late camp and the mainland.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading So the _Comfort_ set the pace, which was not very fast; for they wanted darkness to settle fully over the lake, in order that they might move around without being seen from the island.
