Chapter II

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

in addition

From this reading And they learned many new and interesting things also.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

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

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

an equal exchange

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

the lower side of anything

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

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From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

divisible by two

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

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

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

past form of “fish” — seek indirectly

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

set up or found

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

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

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading And they learned many new and interesting things also.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading And they learned many new and interesting things also.

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

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And they learned many new and interesting things also.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

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

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

of an obscure nature

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

the capital of the Bahamas

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading And they learned many new and interesting things also.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

above and across; more than

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

a full supply

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

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

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

past form of “row” — propel with oars

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

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

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

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

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

plural of “sponge” — a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

inflected form of “swim” — travel through water

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

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

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And they learned many new and interesting things also.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE For the first few days of their stay in Nassau the boys found plenty to amuse them.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

plural of “turtle” — a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

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

From this reading The huge turtles, lying on their backs upon the decks of fishing boats, were a novelty to the boys and they were absolutely fascinated by the rainbow-tinted fish that swarmed in the waters and were sold in the market.

in or at the place that

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading They clambered over the ancient forts Williams and George; they bathed, swam and fished to their hearts’ content and they visited the sponge docks where the speedy little schooners and sloops with their grinning black crews brought their catch of sponges to barter and trade.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading They rowed out in a bright-hued rowboat with a glass set in the bottom and gazed at the famed “sea gardens” and found them even more wonderful than the ship’s purser had described.