used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
(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 All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Human nature cannot always keep on the full stretch of excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A week passed away--two weeks--three weeks--and the chances of release seemed to grow slenderer and slenderer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
BOUPARI
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From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF BOUPARI.
cannot
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From this reading Human nature cannot always keep on the full stretch of excitement.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A week passed away--two weeks--three weeks--and the chances of release seemed to grow slenderer and slenderer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
CUSTOMSnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF BOUPARI.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Human nature cannot always keep on the full stretch of excitement.
Felix
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From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Human nature cannot always keep on the full stretch of excitement.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A week passed away--two weeks--three weeks--and the chances of release seemed to grow slenderer and slenderer.
how
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From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Human nature cannot always keep on the full stretch of excitement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Human nature cannot always keep on the full stretch of excitement.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
Muriel
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From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Human nature cannot always keep on the full stretch of excitement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF BOUPARI.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Human nature cannot always keep on the full stretch of excitement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A week passed away--two weeks--three weeks--and the chances of release seemed to grow slenderer and slenderer.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading A week passed away--two weeks--three weeks--and the chances of release seemed to grow slenderer and slenderer.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A week passed away--two weeks--three weeks--and the chances of release seemed to grow slenderer and slenderer.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
transport commercially
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
slenderer
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From this reading A week passed away--two weeks--three weeks--and the chances of release seemed to grow slenderer and slenderer.
in the near future
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Human nature cannot always keep on the full stretch of excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF BOUPARI.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A week passed away--two weeks--three weeks--and the chances of release seemed to grow slenderer and slenderer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A week passed away--two weeks--three weeks--and the chances of release seemed to grow slenderer and slenderer.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week passed away--two weeks--three weeks--and the chances of release seemed to grow slenderer and slenderer.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week passed away--two weeks--three weeks--and the chances of release seemed to grow slenderer and slenderer.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was wonderful to both Felix and Muriel how soon they settled down into a quiet routine of life on the island of Boupari.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All they could do now was to wait for the stray accident of a passing ship, and then try, if possible, to signal it, or to put out to it in a canoe, if the natives would allow them.
