used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
in addition
From this reading And it also was as I had not said but had thought--the water left no trail.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it also was as I had not said but had thought--the water left no trail.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
battle-field
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From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And it also was as I had not said but had thought--the water left no trail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
one or the other of two
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
estuarynounUS /ˈestʃuːeri/
the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
Hache
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From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
Helene
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From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And it also was as I had not said but had thought--the water left no trail.
impenetrably
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From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
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 And it also was as I had not said but had thought--the water left no trail.
loggingnounUS /ˈlɔːɡɪŋ/
the work of cutting down trees for timber
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
most important element
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
marshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
not any; not one
From this reading And it also was as I had not said but had thought--the water left no trail.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And it also was as I had not said but had thought--the water left no trail.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
Peterson
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From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
QuarantinenounUS /ˈkwɔːrəntiːn/
enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
try to get or reach
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
SouthwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
move hurridly
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
not in physical motion
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
stone'snounUS /stoʊnz/
possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And it also was as I had not said but had thought--the water left no trail.
propel through the air
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading And it also was as I had not said but had thought--the water left no trail.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading And it also was as I had not said but had thought--the water left no trail.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And still there rose behind us the smoke of no pursuing craft, nor did any seek to bar our way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE REACH THE SPANISH MAIN It was as Peterson had said--nothing on the river could touch the _Belle Helene_.
belonging to which person
From this reading By daylight we were far below the old battle-field, far below the old forts, far below La Hache, and among the channels of the great estuary whose marshes spread for scores of miles on either hand impenetrably.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Quarantine lay yonder, the Southwest Passage opened here; and on beyond, a stone's throw now for a vessel logging our smooth speed, rolled the open sea.
