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Chapter III
LAND; BUT WHAT LAND? As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island. By this time the breakers had subsided greatly. Not, indeed, that the sea itself was really going down. On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
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energetic and quick
From this reading “On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.”
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Not, indeed, that the sea itself was really going down.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “By this time the breakers had subsided greatly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
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From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By this time the breakers had subsided greatly.
energetic and quick
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LAND; BUT WHAT LAND?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time the breakers had subsided greatly.
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From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
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From this reading Not, indeed, that the sea itself was really going down.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
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From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
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From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not, indeed, that the sea itself was really going down.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By this time the breakers had subsided greatly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time the breakers had subsided greatly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not, indeed, that the sea itself was really going down.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not, indeed, that the sea itself was really going down.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LAND; BUT WHAT LAND?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not, indeed, that the sea itself was really going down.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not, indeed, that the sea itself was really going down.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not, indeed, that the sea itself was really going down.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By this time the breakers had subsided greatly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not, indeed, that the sea itself was really going down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time the breakers had subsided greatly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading By this time the breakers had subsided greatly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the last glimmering lights of the Australasian died away to seaward, Felix Thurstan knew in his despair there was nothing for it now but to strike out boldly, if he could, for the shore of the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading LAND; BUT WHAT LAND?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On the contrary, a brisk wind was rising sharper from the east, and the waves on the open Pacific were growing each moment higher and loppier.
