Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

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

From this reading "Ahoy, folks!" yelled Jack, his voice a shout with its old vigor.

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

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

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

From this reading "Here we are!"

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

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

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

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

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

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

the lower side of anything

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What the three on the beach said could not be heard, but they were plainly much excited.

rid of obstructions

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

increase twofold

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading What the three on the beach said could not be heard, but they were plainly much excited.

your parents

From this reading "Ahoy, folks!" yelled Jack, his voice a shout with its old vigor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading What the three on the beach said could not be heard, but they were plainly much excited.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here we are!"

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

From this reading "Ahoy, folks!" yelled Jack, his voice a shout with its old vigor.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

temporary military shelter

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

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

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

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

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Ahoy, folks!" yelled Jack, his voice a shout with its old vigor.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "Ahoy, folks!" yelled Jack, his voice a shout with its old vigor.

clear and bright

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

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

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading What the three on the beach said could not be heard, but they were plainly much excited.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What the three on the beach said could not be heard, but they were plainly much excited.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Ahoy, folks!" yelled Jack, his voice a shout with its old vigor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What the three on the beach said could not be heard, but they were plainly much excited.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading What the three on the beach said could not be heard, but they were plainly much excited.

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

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

established beyond doubt

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

shaped like a ring

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading What the three on the beach said could not be heard, but they were plainly much excited.

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

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

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

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

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

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

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

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading "Ahoy, folks!" yelled Jack, his voice a shout with its old vigor.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

the season of growth

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

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

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

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

From this reading What the three on the beach said could not be heard, but they were plainly much excited.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading What the three on the beach said could not be heard, but they were plainly much excited.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

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

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

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

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

forceful exertion

From this reading "Ahoy, folks!" yelled Jack, his voice a shout with its old vigor.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Ahoy, folks!" yelled Jack, his voice a shout with its old vigor.

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

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

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 AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Here we are!"

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

From this reading What the three on the beach said could not be heard, but they were plainly much excited.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

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

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

during the time that

From this reading And, a short way up from the beach was a line of palms and other tropical plants, while, in a little clearing, near what proved to be a trickling spring, was a rude sort of hut.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AT SEA HORSE There proved to be a good harbor at Double Island--a harbor ringed about with sand-fringed coral, with a sandy bottom which could be seen through the limpid depths of the blue water that was as clear as a sapphire-tinted crystal.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Ahoy, folks!" yelled Jack, his voice a shout with its old vigor.