Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading To persons of excitable temperament, in search of amusement, the place offered no attractions.

the condition of being secured to a base

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

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

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading To persons of excitable temperament, in search of amusement, the place offered no attractions.

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

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

plural of “coaster” — a resident of a coastal area

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Vessels of any importance kept well out of the way of treacherous shoals and currents lurking at the entrance of the bay.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Vessels of any importance kept well out of the way of treacherous shoals and currents lurking at the entrance of the bay.

easily excited

From this reading To persons of excitable temperament, in search of amusement, the place offered no attractions.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

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

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Vessels of any importance kept well out of the way of treacherous shoals and currents lurking at the entrance of the bay.

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

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

being deepest within the self

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

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

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Vessels of any importance kept well out of the way of treacherous shoals and currents lurking at the entrance of the bay.

possessive form of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading Vessels of any importance kept well out of the way of treacherous shoals and currents lurking at the entrance of the bay.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

not any; not one

From this reading To persons of excitable temperament, in search of amusement, the place offered no attractions.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading To persons of excitable temperament, in search of amusement, the place offered no attractions.

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

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

and nothing more

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Vessels of any importance kept well out of the way of treacherous shoals and currents lurking at the entrance of the bay.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading To persons of excitable temperament, in search of amusement, the place offered no attractions.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To persons of excitable temperament, in search of amusement, the place offered no attractions.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

located far away spatially

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading To persons of excitable temperament, in search of amusement, the place offered no attractions.

not often

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide

From this reading Vessels of any importance kept well out of the way of treacherous shoals and currents lurking at the entrance of the bay.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

your usual mood

From this reading To persons of excitable temperament, in search of amusement, the place offered no attractions.

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

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

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

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading Vessels of any importance kept well out of the way of treacherous shoals and currents lurking at the entrance of the bay.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Vessels of any importance kept well out of the way of treacherous shoals and currents lurking at the entrance of the bay.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Situated at the innermost end of a dull little bay, Sandyseal--so far as any view of the shipping in the Channel was concerned--might have been built on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Vessels of any importance kept well out of the way of treacherous shoals and currents lurking at the entrance of the bay.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Vessels of any importance kept well out of the way of treacherous shoals and currents lurking at the entrance of the bay.

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

From this reading The one hotel in Sandyseal was full, from the topmost story to the ground floor; and by far the larger half of the landlord’s guests were invalids sent to him by the doctors.

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

From this reading The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only--to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes.