Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

later than; following

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

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

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

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

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

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

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

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

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Raft, who had been round the world a dozen times and more, knew less of the world than a modern child.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Raft, who had been round the world a dozen times and more, knew less of the world than a modern child.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

the act of departing

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

past form of “deteriorate” — become worse or disintegrate

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Raft, who had been round the world a dozen times and more, knew less of the world than a modern child.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

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

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

a young female

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

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

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

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

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

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

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

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

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

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

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Raft, who had been round the world a dozen times and more, knew less of the world than a modern child.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Raft, who had been round the world a dozen times and more, knew less of the world than a modern child.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Raft, who had been round the world a dozen times and more, knew less of the world than a modern child.

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

From this reading Raft, who had been round the world a dozen times and more, knew less of the world than a modern child.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

not any; not one

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

not divisible by two

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

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

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

open to doubt or debate

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading Raft, who had been round the world a dozen times and more, knew less of the world than a modern child.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

not used up

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Raft, who had been round the world a dozen times and more, knew less of the world than a modern child.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

so extremely intense as to evoke screams

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

in the direction of the sea

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

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

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

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

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

shedding tears

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

very great or intense

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Raft, who had been round the world a dozen times and more, knew less of the world than a modern child.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

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

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

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

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

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

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

in the direction of

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

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

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

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

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

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

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

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

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

toward the west

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

in or at the place that

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

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

From this reading The idea seemed to the girl like one of those nightmare ideas, those terrific tasks which fever or indigestion sets to one in dreams.

which person or people

From this reading Raft, who had been round the world a dozen times and more, knew less of the world than a modern child.

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

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It blew during that week as it had never blown before; blew from the north and the south and the west Atlantic oceans of rain driving seawards from the hills and passing off towards the islands, followed by breaks of clear weather and blue sparkling skies filled with the tearing screaming wind.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading STORIES ON THE BEACH For a week after that day not a word was said about their departure for that problematical bay to the westward where ships put in, or where they might put in should they find themselves in the region of Kerguelen.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Raft, who had been round the world a dozen times and more, knew less of the world than a modern child.

but in spite of that

From this reading They talked a good deal during these days and at odd times, and the girl began to get some true glimpses of the mind of her companion, a mind that had never grown up, yet had in no wise deteriorated from remaining ungrown.