used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
anew
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
cause to be bored
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
cocoanounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊ/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
creepers
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From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
dampnessnounUS /ˈdæmpnɪs/
a slight wetness
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
DewsnounUS /duːz/
plural of “dew” — water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
at any time
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
evillyadverb
in a wicked evil manner
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
exhalations
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From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
hollowedverbUS /ˈhɑːloʊd/
past form of “hollow” — remove the inner part or the core of
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
huge-leaved
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From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
absolutely essential
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
not one, and not any
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
go across or through
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
by chance
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
poisonousadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
Identical; not different.
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
only a very short time before
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
try to get or reach
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was into this cave she had crept the night before and had slept, and to it she now intended to go again, it being, as she thought, better perhaps to pass the night there than in the open air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Dews scarcely ever arose in the island, there being little, if any, of that dampness at night for which the poisonous deadly West Coast of Africa is so evilly renowned, and one might sleep in the open air as free from the dangers of exhalations as in any closed place that could be devised here.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
a Caucasian
From this reading Above it there grew, tall, stately, and feathery, two cocoa trees close together; around it trailed tropical creepers and huge-leaved plants which bore upon them large white flowers.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, had she but known, it offered her no necessary shelter, since, in truth, none was required--especially at this season.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I DO BELIEVE YOU' She moved away from him now that the night was at hand, intending to seek a little knoll that was hollowed out by Nature so that it presented the appearance of a small cave of about six feet in depth and the same in breadth.
