Chapter XVII · Which Reveals the Way of the Sorcerer

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

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

later than; following

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

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

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

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

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

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

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading I scanned the whole length of the Sound, and at last discerned the yacht passing into the shadows of the high cliffs which opened on to the Pacific.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

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

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

a small inlet

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

past form of “discern” — detect with the senses

From this reading I scanned the whole length of the Sound, and at last discerned the yacht passing into the shadows of the high cliffs which opened on to the Pacific.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

one or the other of two

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

made joyful

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

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

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

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

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

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

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I scanned the whole length of the Sound, and at last discerned the yacht passing into the shadows of the high cliffs which opened on to the Pacific.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

immediately past

From this reading I scanned the whole length of the Sound, and at last discerned the yacht passing into the shadows of the high cliffs which opened on to the Pacific.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading I scanned the whole length of the Sound, and at last discerned the yacht passing into the shadows of the high cliffs which opened on to the Pacific.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

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

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

used to form the superlative

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I scanned the whole length of the Sound, and at last discerned the yacht passing into the shadows of the high cliffs which opened on to the Pacific.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading I scanned the whole length of the Sound, and at last discerned the yacht passing into the shadows of the high cliffs which opened on to the Pacific.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

above and across; more than

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

not taken into account

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading I scanned the whole length of the Sound, and at last discerned the yacht passing into the shadows of the high cliffs which opened on to the Pacific.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

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

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

by chance

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

worried and uneasy

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

-ing form of “ruffle” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading I scanned the whole length of the Sound, and at last discerned the yacht passing into the shadows of the high cliffs which opened on to the Pacific.

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

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading I scanned the whole length of the Sound, and at last discerned the yacht passing into the shadows of the high cliffs which opened on to the Pacific.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

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

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

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

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

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

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

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

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.

in the direction of

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

in or at the place that

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

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

From this reading Finding nothing to guide me, I climbed a high hill seaward, which overlooked the lower part of the Sound.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading From that vantage ground I could see nearly the whole of the slender arm of the sea which reached inland, the failing breath of the land breeze ruffling its waters.

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading After a restless night, gladdened somewhat by the thought that I had saved Crystal from a terrible fate, but for the most part troubled by fears of further danger, I rose early, and, passing through the gap in the plantation where I had encountered the wizard negro, walked over the field and down the valley towards the beach, thinking that perhaps I might learn something of Tiki’s fate.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading A glance at the sheltered cove where the yacht had been anchored told me that Cazotl had either shifted his position or put out to sea.