Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

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

From this reading Ah, there is another sounding, too, from the far end of the village.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Ah, there is another sounding, too, from the far end of the village.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading “That's a call to arms!” he cried, “what does it mean, I wonder.

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “That's a call to arms!” he cried, “what does it mean, I wonder.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “That's a call to arms!” he cried, “what does it mean, I wonder.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “That's a call to arms!” he cried, “what does it mean, I wonder.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Ah, there is another sounding, too, from the far end of the village.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Ah, there is another sounding, too, from the far end of the village.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ah, there is another sounding, too, from the far end of the village.

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

From this reading I must go and see what is the matter.”

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

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

From this reading “That's a call to arms!” he cried, “what does it mean, I wonder.

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

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

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

From this reading Ah, there is another sounding, too, from the far end of the village.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “That's a call to arms!” he cried, “what does it mean, I wonder.

and nothing more

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I must go and see what is the matter.”

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “That's a call to arms!” he cried, “what does it mean, I wonder.

a particular point in time

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I must go and see what is the matter.”

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

a brief written record

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

according to the clock

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

a course of conduct

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

on the contrary

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

recurring again and again

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

cut with a saw

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I must go and see what is the matter.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading Ah, there is another sounding, too, from the far end of the village.

the season of growth

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

not in physical motion

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

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

From this reading “That's a call to arms!” he cried, “what does it mean, I wonder.

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Ah, there is another sounding, too, from the far end of the village.

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Ah, there is another sounding, too, from the far end of the village.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Ah, there is another sounding, too, from the far end of the village.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

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

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “That's a call to arms!” he cried, “what does it mean, I wonder.

at the time that

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

which person or people

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading At seven o'clock on the following morning the boys had not returned, and Martin Flemming, just as his wife brought him his cup of coffee, was saying that they probably were still fishing, when he heard a sound that made him spring to his feet--the long, hoarse, bellowing note of a conch shell, repeated three times.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Scarcely, however, had he put his foot outside his door when he heard his boys' voices, and in another moment he saw them running or rather staggering along the path together with a crowd of natives, who were all wildly excited, and shouting at the top of their voices.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “That's a call to arms!” he cried, “what does it mean, I wonder.