Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

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From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

(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 Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

the condition of being secured to a base

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

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

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

eagerly desirous

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

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

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

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

From this reading WE LAND THE STORES IN THE BAY.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The patience of my men was now to be severely tried.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

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

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

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

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

the act of digging

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

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

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

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

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

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

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

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

From this reading WE LAND THE STORES IN THE BAY.

a small island

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

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 It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading WE LAND THE STORES IN THE BAY.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

the force of workers available

From this reading The patience of my men was now to be severely tried.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The patience of my men was now to be severely tried.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The patience of my men was now to be severely tried.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The patience of my men was now to be severely tried.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading The patience of my men was now to be severely tried.

by chance

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

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

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading The patience of my men was now to be severely tried.

have in common

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

a male spokesperson

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

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

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading WE LAND THE STORES IN THE BAY.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

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

From this reading WE LAND THE STORES IN THE BAY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

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

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

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

From this reading The patience of my men was now to be severely tried.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The patience of my men was now to be severely tried.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

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

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was now that Ted came up to me, as spokesman for the rest of his shipmates in the forecastle, and said that they were all anxious to go on shore in turn, and do their share of digging with the rest of us.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

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

From this reading The patience of my men was now to be severely tried.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE LAND THE STORES IN THE BAY.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

at the time that

From this reading It had been part of the original scheme to keep the paid hands--with the exception, perhaps, of the cook--on board the vessel; but as by this time we knew the ways of the 'Alerte,' and could handle her with fewer men than when we had started.

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

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

during the time that

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here before them was the mysterious isle, with all its golden possibilities; but for five days the sea was in far too disturbed a condition to permit of a landing; so they were confined to their floating prison, which rolled and pitched at her anchorage all the while, and gazed with vain desire at the forbidden land.