Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _A GUERNSEY STORY._ JOHN ROUSSEL.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

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From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

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

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

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

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

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

From this reading Guernsey: FREDERICK BLONDEL GUERIN, "THE SUN" OFFICE, HIGH STREET.

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

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

make calm or still

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

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

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

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

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

characterized by great determination

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading Guernsey: FREDERICK BLONDEL GUERIN, "THE SUN" OFFICE, HIGH STREET.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

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From this reading Guernsey: FREDERICK BLONDEL GUERIN, "THE SUN" OFFICE, HIGH STREET.

a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey

From this reading _A GUERNSEY STORY._ JOHN ROUSSEL.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Guernsey: FREDERICK BLONDEL GUERIN, "THE SUN" OFFICE, HIGH STREET.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

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

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

with restored energy

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

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

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _A GUERNSEY STORY._ JOHN ROUSSEL.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

plural of “limpet” — mollusk with a low conical shell

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

plural of “londoner” — a native or resident of London

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Guernsey: FREDERICK BLONDEL GUERIN, "THE SUN" OFFICE, HIGH STREET.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

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

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

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

From this reading _A GUERNSEY STORY._ JOHN ROUSSEL.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

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

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

not in physical motion

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _A GUERNSEY STORY._ JOHN ROUSSEL.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Guernsey: FREDERICK BLONDEL GUERIN, "THE SUN" OFFICE, HIGH STREET.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

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

From this reading Guernsey: FREDERICK BLONDEL GUERIN, "THE SUN" OFFICE, HIGH STREET.

the rays of the sun

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

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

From this reading Guernsey: FREDERICK BLONDEL GUERIN, "THE SUN" OFFICE, HIGH STREET.

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

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

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

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

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

From this reading One fine summer afternoon--it was the month of June--the sea was calm, the air was still, and the sun was warm.

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

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading On the west side of the bay, two air-starved Londoners were sitting on the sand, basking in the sunshine, determined to return home, if not invigorated, at least bronzed by the sea air.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The mackerel boats from Cobo (a bay in the island of Guernsey) were setting sail; an old woman was detaching limpets from the rocks, and slowly, but steadily, filling up her basket.