used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading During that time the former had ample opportunity for reflection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
have
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
COOMBS
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From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
DISAPPEARSverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that time the former had ample opportunity for reflection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During that time the former had ample opportunity for reflection.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading During that time the former had ample opportunity for reflection.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
how
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From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
JALAP
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From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
and nothing more
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
KILLSnounUS /kɪlz/
plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
Kooga
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From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
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 SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
and nothing more
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
Oonimak
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From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading During that time the former had ample opportunity for reflection.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
Phil
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From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading During that time the former had ample opportunity for reflection.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
SERGEnounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During that time the former had ample opportunity for reflection.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
(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 “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
in or at the place that
From this reading SERGE KILLS A BEAR, AND JALAP COOMBS DISAPPEARS It cost Phil and Kooga the greater part of a day of unremitting labor to return to that point of Oonimak Island where they had left Serge.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He realized how reckless he had been in setting forth on such a wild chase at so critical a juncture, just to gratify a selfish whim, and now he bitterly regretted that he had not been more thoughtful, both for his comrades and himself.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading “The worst of it is,” he muttered, “that not only have I missed the schooner on this side of the island, but I am afraid the other has gone by as well.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would serve me just right, too, if Serge had got tired of waiting, and had rejoined Mr. Coombs, and they had both been taken off by the other schooner.
