Chapter XXI

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

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

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

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

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

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

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

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

From this reading Evidently they knew not what should be their next move.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading But those on the raft could give the beasts no further consideration.

the two together, not just one

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

the lower side of anything

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading The lions were left at the rail, and they roared savagely in their combined perplexity and disappointment.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading But those on the raft could give the beasts no further consideration.

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

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

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

From this reading But those on the raft could give the beasts no further consideration.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The lions were left at the rail, and they roared savagely in their combined perplexity and disappointment.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

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

From this reading Evidently they knew not what should be their next move.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

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

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But those on the raft could give the beasts no further consideration.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But those on the raft could give the beasts no further consideration.

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

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

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

From this reading The lions were left at the rail, and they roared savagely in their combined perplexity and disappointment.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

and nothing more

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

a projection or ridge that suggests a keel

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Evidently they knew not what should be their next move.

immediately past

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

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 The lions were left at the rail, and they roared savagely in their combined perplexity and disappointment.

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

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

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

a particular point in time

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

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

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

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

From this reading Evidently they knew not what should be their next move.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Evidently they knew not what should be their next move.

not any; not one

From this reading But those on the raft could give the beasts no further consideration.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Evidently they knew not what should be their next move.

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

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

on one occasion

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading The lions were left at the rail, and they roared savagely in their combined perplexity and disappointment.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

precisely, exactly

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading The lions were left at the rail, and they roared savagely in their combined perplexity and disappointment.

in a vicious manner

From this reading The lions were left at the rail, and they roared savagely in their combined perplexity and disappointment.

transport commercially

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Evidently they knew not what should be their next move.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

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

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

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

From this reading The lions were left at the rail, and they roared savagely in their combined perplexity and disappointment.

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

From this reading But those on the raft could give the beasts no further consideration.

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

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

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

From this reading ASHORE AT LAST It looked as if Andy was right, for both lions now had their forepaws on the rail of the ship as if ready to leap down on the improvised raft and its occupants.

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

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.

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

From this reading The lions were left at the rail, and they roared savagely in their combined perplexity and disappointment.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Evidently they knew not what should be their next move.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading But just at that moment the keel of the _Coryanda_ struck bottom once more, and an instant later the water-logged yacht swung around and away from the raft.