Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading He seemed more in search of shells and seaweed than of Bompard.

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

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If she did not succeed in finding Bompard she would at least succeed in avoiding La Touche.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading If she did not succeed in finding Bompard she would at least succeed in avoiding La Touche.

plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

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

From this reading He seemed more in search of shells and seaweed than of Bompard.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

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

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

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

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Then, climbing down, she reached the lower ground and struck off inland.

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

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

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

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

plural of “depression” — a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

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

From this reading If she did not succeed in finding Bompard she would at least succeed in avoiding La Touche.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then, climbing down, she reached the lower ground and struck off inland.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading If she did not succeed in finding Bompard she would at least succeed in avoiding La Touche.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

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

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Then, climbing down, she reached the lower ground and struck off inland.

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

From this reading He seemed more in search of shells and seaweed than of Bompard.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

crowded or massed together

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If she did not succeed in finding Bompard she would at least succeed in avoiding La Touche.

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

From this reading He seemed more in search of shells and seaweed than of Bompard.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading Then, climbing down, she reached the lower ground and struck off inland.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading If she did not succeed in finding Bompard she would at least succeed in avoiding La Touche.

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

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Then, climbing down, she reached the lower ground and struck off inland.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

the act of mixing together

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He seemed more in search of shells and seaweed than of Bompard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If she did not succeed in finding Bompard she would at least succeed in avoiding La Touche.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then, climbing down, she reached the lower ground and struck off inland.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

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

From this reading Then, climbing down, she reached the lower ground and struck off inland.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

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

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading He seemed more in search of shells and seaweed than of Bompard.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae

From this reading He seemed more in search of shells and seaweed than of Bompard.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He seemed more in search of shells and seaweed than of Bompard.

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

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading He seemed more in search of shells and seaweed than of Bompard.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

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

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

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

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Then, climbing down, she reached the lower ground and struck off inland.

inferior in size or quality

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading If she did not succeed in finding Bompard she would at least succeed in avoiding La Touche.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He seemed more in search of shells and seaweed than of Bompard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

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

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, climbing down, she reached the lower ground and struck off inland.

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

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

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

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading THE DEATH TRAPS From the highest shoulder of the point she could see La Touche clambering over the seaward rocks.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

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

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

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 Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

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

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

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

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Right from the Lizard Point the plain stretched to higher ground which marked the beginning of the sea cliffs, great rocks strewed the way and the ground was torn by the beds of small water courses, depressions that would suddenly become little rivers in the deluging rains; stunted bushes huddled as if for shelter at the rock bases and the voice of the sea came here, broken and mixing with the whisper of the bushes to the wind.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If she did not succeed in finding Bompard she would at least succeed in avoiding La Touche.