Chapter XV · A Discovery

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

matters of personal concern

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

later than; following

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

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

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

the condition of being secured to a base

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

any thing at all

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

make a strident sound

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

a state at a particular time

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

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

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

the first light of day

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

having made preparations

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

having the place or position changed

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

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

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

existing in fancy only

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

the act of departing

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

death of a person

From this reading The situation was sufficiently grave without his making it worse by a useless show of resistance.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

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

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

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

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

located inward

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

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

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The situation was sufficiently grave without his making it worse by a useless show of resistance.

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From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

and nothing more

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The situation was sufficiently grave without his making it worse by a useless show of resistance.

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

a form of address for a man

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

and nothing more

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The situation was sufficiently grave without his making it worse by a useless show of resistance.

past form of “reunite” — have a reunion; unite again

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The situation was sufficiently grave without his making it worse by a useless show of resistance.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The situation was sufficiently grave without his making it worse by a useless show of resistance.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Just for an instant Jenkins was disposed to show fight; but before he could do anything so rash, the thought of the consequences prevented him from raising his hands.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

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 The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

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

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

continuing at full strength or intensity

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

up to a particular time

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading The situation was sufficiently grave without his making it worse by a useless show of resistance.

precisely as stated

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

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

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

during the time that

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.

which person or people

From this reading The prisoners were not disturbed until nearly two hours after daybreak, and then the mate was brought to his feet very suddenly by a vicious kick from a burly negro, who had evidently been selected to act the part of guard.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The wind continued from the same quarter with unabated fury, and one needed only to see the trees bending before the blast to understand that the _Day Dream_ could not come to an anchorage near that portion of the coast for some time to come.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The situation was sufficiently grave without his making it worse by a useless show of resistance.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading The situation was sufficiently grave without his making it worse by a useless show of resistance.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading While Mr. Jenkins slept, the fantastical worship in the inner cave was brought to a close; the party separated, each man going in a different direction across the island, as if to ascertain the general condition of affairs, and before they were reunited, the sun had risen.