used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Above was a gray sky, all around was a sullen sea.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above was a gray sky, all around was a sullen sea.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
Agnes
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From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
(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 Above was a gray sky, all around was a sullen sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
ANNETTE
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From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Above was a gray sky, all around was a sullen sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
make calm or still
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
drearier
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From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
ENDINGnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
apart from; not including
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
set up or found
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Above was a gray sky, all around was a sullen sea.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
HOW
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From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading On the Island of Annette we could see nothing of interest.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
isletsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪts/
plural of “islet” — a small island
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
held up in the air
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
a particular point in time
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
not any; not one
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading On the Island of Annette we could see nothing of interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Above was a gray sky, all around was a sullen sea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Above was a gray sky, all around was a sullen sea.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
St
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From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Above was a gray sky, all around was a sullen sea.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading East of us we could see the Island of St. Agnes, but beyond this no land was visible, except the rocky islets which lifted their heads from out the dark sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Above was a gray sky, all around was a sullen sea.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True, the waters were calm, but they looked as though at any moment they might rouse themselves to fury.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOW WE FOUND THE IRON BOX ON ANNETTE ISLAND, AND THE TERRIBLE ENDING TO OUR ADVENTURE There can, I think, be few drearier prospects than the one which presented itself to us as we made our way toward the south of Annette.
