Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

later than; following

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

(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 We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

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From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

a formal public statement

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

move towards

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

make calm or still

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

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

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

North American wild duck valued for sport and food

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

permission to do something

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

communicated in words

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

set up or found

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

the act of departing

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

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

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

a projection or ridge that suggests a keel

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826)

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

a triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the Mediterranean

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

the act of departing

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

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 IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

a midday meal

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

the force of workers available

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

being three more than ninety

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

not any; not one

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

not one, and not any

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

in an open way

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

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From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

characteristic of pirates

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

established beyond doubt

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

the work of a sailor

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

express in words

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

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

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

moving very fast

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

in a swift manner

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

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

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

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

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

in the direction of

From this reading We found our party all assembled, John having but now issued his luncheon call; and, such had proved the swift spell of this care-free life, none expressed much delight at the announcement of my decision to strike camp and move toward civilization.

-ing form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

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

From this reading Helena only looked up swiftly, but made no comment; and Mrs. Daniver, to my surprise, openly rebelled at leaving these flesh-pots, where canvasback and terrapin might be had by shaking the bushes, and where the supply of ninety-three seemed, after all, not exhausted.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

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

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

at the time that

From this reading Of course, my men had nothing to say about it, but when it came to my partners and associates, Lafitte and L'Olonnois, there was open mutiny.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

during the time that

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH WE FOLD OUR TENTS By consent of the lighthouse keeper, we left the _Belle Helene_ moored at the wharf in the channel, with Williams in charge, while Peterson and I, towing the tender's sailing skiff, its piratical lateen sail lowered, started back for our encampment in our long boat.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading It was only a half mile or so alongshore around the head of the island, although we had to keep out a bit to avoid going aground on the flats where the _Belle Helene_ had come to grief--and had, moreover, to wade ashore some fifty yards or so, now that the sea was calm, since the keel of the motor-boat would not admit a closer approach in the shallows.