Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a very pleasant afternoon, with a clear shining sun, and a sparkling sea, and sufficient breeze to make the air alive.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was a very pleasant afternoon, with a clear shining sun, and a sparkling sea, and sufficient breeze to make the air alive.

possessing life

From this reading It was a very pleasant afternoon, with a clear shining sun, and a sparkling sea, and sufficient breeze to make the air alive.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

eagerly desirous

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading It was a very pleasant afternoon, with a clear shining sun, and a sparkling sea, and sufficient breeze to make the air alive.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Jim was on the quarter deck talking over matters with Captain Kerns.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was a very pleasant afternoon, with a clear shining sun, and a sparkling sea, and sufficient breeze to make the air alive.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

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

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Jim was on the quarter deck talking over matters with Captain Kerns.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

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

From this reading Jim was on the quarter deck talking over matters with Captain Kerns.

plural of “kern” — United States composer of musical comedies (1885-1945)

From this reading Jim was on the quarter deck talking over matters with Captain Kerns.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

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

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

engage in

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Jim was on the quarter deck talking over matters with Captain Kerns.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

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

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

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

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

on one occasion

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

and nothing more

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

above and across; more than

From this reading Jim was on the quarter deck talking over matters with Captain Kerns.

through chance

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

cover with planks

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was a very pleasant afternoon, with a clear shining sun, and a sparkling sea, and sufficient breeze to make the air alive.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Jim was on the quarter deck talking over matters with Captain Kerns.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading It was a very pleasant afternoon, with a clear shining sun, and a sparkling sea, and sufficient breeze to make the air alive.

plural of “sierra” — a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading It was a very pleasant afternoon, with a clear shining sun, and a sparkling sea, and sufficient breeze to make the air alive.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading It was a very pleasant afternoon, with a clear shining sun, and a sparkling sea, and sufficient breeze to make the air alive.

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

From this reading It was a very pleasant afternoon, with a clear shining sun, and a sparkling sea, and sufficient breeze to make the air alive.

carry out

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Jim was on the quarter deck talking over matters with Captain Kerns.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was a very pleasant afternoon, with a clear shining sun, and a sparkling sea, and sufficient breeze to make the air alive.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

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

From this reading "THE MARIA CROTHERS" As the boys drew near the end of the voyage, they began to be anxious to see the land once more, not that they were tired of the sea, for they had come to regard the _Sea Eagle_ as their home, and every plank was familiar to them.

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

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jim was on the quarter deck talking over matters with Captain Kerns.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Moreover, there was nothing equal to the freedom of life on the ocean wave, but they were anxious to start for the Sierras to attempt the discovery of the Lost Mine, so that perchance they could take a trip around the world.

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

From this reading According to their calculations it was now only a question of a few days before they would make the harbor from which they had sailed a few months before.