used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
quickly and without warning
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
(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 On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
antennaenounUS /ænˈteni/
plural of “antenna” — an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
BarrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
BARTON
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From this reading BARTON THE MACHINIST.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
corrugatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrəɡeɪtɪd/
shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
apart from; not including
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
gravynounUS /ˈɡreɪvi/
a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
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 This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
MACHINISTnounUS /məˈʃiːnəst/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading BARTON THE MACHINIST.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
precisely, exactly
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
RobverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
scantilyadverbUS /ˈskæntəli/
in a skimpy manner
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
SenecanounUS /ˈsenəkə/
Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
Seneca's
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From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
get rid of
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
having a supporting base
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
that's
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From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BARTON THE MACHINIST.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An island, a sandy, scantily grown spot of land, shaped like a splash of gravy on a plate, loomed up over the _Seneca's_ bow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
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 This second structure was built on piles right out over the sea, and as the coast of the island declined abruptly at this point, there was considerable water under its corrugated iron roof.
which person or people
From this reading "So that's Barren Island?" asked Rob, who, with the boys and the two officers, was standing on the bridge of the _Seneca_ regarding with the most intense interest that desolate spot of land.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On it stood a shed, two naked masts with wireless antennae strung between them, and some tents, and that was all, except that, removed from the shed mentioned above, was a similar and larger structure.
