used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They were now racing through the air above the Everglades themselves.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They were now racing through the air above the Everglades themselves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
cabbage-palms
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From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
EvergladesnounUS /ˈevərɡleɪdz/
a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife
From this reading They were now racing through the air above the Everglades themselves.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading ON THE MOUND-BUILDERS' ISLAND.
isletsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪts/
plural of “islet” — a small island
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
misadventurenounUS /mɪsədˈventʃər/
an instance of misfortune
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
MOUND-BUILDERS
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From this reading ON THE MOUND-BUILDERS' ISLAND.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were now racing through the air above the Everglades themselves.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE MOUND-BUILDERS' ISLAND.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
Quatty
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From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading They were now racing through the air above the Everglades themselves.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
saw-grass
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From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE MOUND-BUILDERS' ISLAND.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They were now racing through the air above the Everglades themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were now racing through the air above the Everglades themselves.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They were now racing through the air above the Everglades themselves.
up to a particular time
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
transomnounUS /ˈtrænsəm/
a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
water-course
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From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were now racing through the air above the Everglades themselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Far on the horizon, like a blue cloud, rested the nearest of the islets on one of which lay their goal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
yellowishadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Everywhere below them spread the yellowish brown expanse of saw-grass and water-course with here and there a clump of cabbage-palms marking an occasional dry spot.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His high spirits considerably dashed by his misadventure, Quatty sat soberly enough on the transom till Frank ordered him forward to give the young captain sailing directions.
