Chapter IX · 112-127

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

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

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

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

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From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

relating to or consisting of or being in water

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

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

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Ruth filled a large basket with eggs, and finally a quantity of fish was procured.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

a boat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

a small inlet

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

the act of digging

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

psychological suffering

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading Ruth filled a large basket with eggs, and finally a quantity of fish was procured.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Ruth filled a large basket with eggs, and finally a quantity of fish was procured.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Ruth filled a large basket with eggs, and finally a quantity of fish was procured.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Ruth filled a large basket with eggs, and finally a quantity of fish was procured.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

a sudden short attack

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

set up or found

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

provoking horror

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

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From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

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

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

toward home

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

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From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

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From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

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

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Ruth filled a large basket with eggs, and finally a quantity of fish was procured.

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 With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

something that is lost

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

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

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

completely unclothed

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

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

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

on one occasion

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

above and across; more than

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

coated with paint

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading Ruth filled a large basket with eggs, and finally a quantity of fish was procured.

a stipulated condition

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Ruth filled a large basket with eggs, and finally a quantity of fish was procured.

plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Ruth filled a large basket with eggs, and finally a quantity of fish was procured.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

the work of a sailor

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

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

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

in the near future

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

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

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

not in physical motion

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

coming after or following

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

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

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

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

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

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

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

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

From this reading Ruth filled a large basket with eggs, and finally a quantity of fish was procured.

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From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

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

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

at the time that

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

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

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

a Caucasian

From this reading When they came near the height above the beach, on which they had first seen the footsteps of the natives, Hugh and Gerald went to the cliff to look over once more on the well-remembered spot, but started back immediately, for, to their deep distress, they beheld a considerable number of naked savages, painted with white chalk in a most frightful manner, dancing, singing, and throwing up their arms as if they were frantic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When they arrived at the lake, they found the margin crowded with the nests of aquatic birds, built among the reeds, and a dozen fine ducks were soon taken.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading With this ample provision they turned homewards; but passing the plot they had sowed with potatoes on their first arrival at the cove, they were astonished to see how forward the plants were; and on digging they found young potatoes, of which they carried away a small bag; but as they still had a large supply of those found in the wreck, they left the greater part for the benefit of succeeding visitors.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The Foray.--Young Potatoes.--More Intruders.--Ruth's Introduction to the Savages.--The Sailing of the Fleet.--The Desert Shore.--The Giant Ant-hill.--Once more at Sea.--A Storm, and the Loss of the Catamaran.