Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Apparently there was no one left aboard.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

later than; following

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

anew

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

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

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently there was no one left aboard.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

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

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

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

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

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

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

make calm or still

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

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

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

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From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

the act of departing

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

set up or found

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

a farewell remark

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

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

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

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

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

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

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

go away from a place

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Apparently there was no one left aboard.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

an amphibious division of the United States Navy

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

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

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

not any; not one

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

the middle of the day

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Apparently there was no one left aboard.

the local environment

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

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

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

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

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

for a short time

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

able to see

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

in the near future

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

doomed to extinction

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

carry out

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

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

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

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

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Apparently there was no one left aboard.

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

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

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

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Towards noon they sighted a large vessel half sunk on a dangerous reef, but they could not get near enough to it to read the name.

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

From this reading It was not until late the next day that the sea began to be calm again, though the sun had been shining since morning.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

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

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

which person or people

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading They soon found that the storm of the night before had been much worse on sea than on land, as the sea was covered with parts of wrecked ships, pieces of wood, boxes, articles of furniture and great timbers.