Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

(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 All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

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

From this reading Rocks, waves, and winds the shatter'd bark delay; Thy heart is sad, thy home is far away."

the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

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

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Rocks, waves, and winds the shatter'd bark delay; Thy heart is sad, thy home is far away."

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Rocks, waves, and winds the shatter'd bark delay; Thy heart is sad, thy home is far away."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading Campbell.

get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

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

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Rocks, waves, and winds the shatter'd bark delay; Thy heart is sad, thy home is far away."

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Rocks, waves, and winds the shatter'd bark delay; Thy heart is sad, thy home is far away."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

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

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Rocks, waves, and winds the shatter'd bark delay; Thy heart is sad, thy home is far away."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Rocks, waves, and winds the shatter'd bark delay; Thy heart is sad, thy home is far away."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

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

From this reading Rocks, waves, and winds the shatter'd bark delay; Thy heart is sad, thy home is far away."

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

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

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 It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

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

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

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

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

an infant considered in relation to its nurse

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Rocks, waves, and winds the shatter'd bark delay; Thy heart is sad, thy home is far away."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

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

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

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

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

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

From this reading Rocks, waves, and winds the shatter'd bark delay; Thy heart is sad, thy home is far away."

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

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

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

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

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

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

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

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

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Rocks, waves, and winds the shatter'd bark delay; Thy heart is sad, thy home is far away."

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

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

at the time that

From this reading It was about midday, when the two Sea Lions opened their canvass, at the same moment, and prepared to quit Sealer's Land.

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

From this reading All hands were on board, every article was shipped for which there was room, and nothing remained that denoted the former presence of man on that dreary island, but the deserted house, and three or four piles of cord-wood, that had grown on Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, and which was now abandoned on the rocks of the antarctic circle.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Rocks, waves, and winds the shatter'd bark delay; Thy heart is sad, thy home is far away."

plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading "Poor child of danger, nursling of the storm, Sad are the woes that wreck thy manly form!