Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

anew

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

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

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

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

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

in a state of sleep

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

aroused or activated

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The tickling has become a bite.

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading The tickling has become a bite.

the act of burning something

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

plural of “combat” — an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

an opposing military force

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

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

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

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

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

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

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

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

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

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

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

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

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

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

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

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

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

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

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

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

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

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

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

a period of time spent sleeping

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

third-person singular of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

the arrangement of the body and its limbs

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

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

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

restored to a new condition

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

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

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

only a very short time before

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

Scottish sailor who was put ashore on a deserted island off the coast of Chile for five years (providing the basis for Daniel Defoe's novel about Robinson Crusoe) (1676-1721)

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

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

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

in the near future

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

not in physical motion

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

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

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

plural of “swing” — a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

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

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

the act of tickling

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

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

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

having come into contact

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Thinking it some caress or trick of Marimonda, risen earlier than usual, he half opens his eyes, sees nothing, and places himself again in a posture to continue his nap.

precisely as stated

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

at the time that

From this reading The next morning the sun has scarcely touched the horizon, Selkirk is still asleep, when he is awakened by a sort of tickling at his feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The same tickling is renewed, but with more perseverance, and very soon something sharp and keen penetrates to the quick the hard envelope of his heel.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A New Invasion.--Selkirk joyfully meets an ancient Enemy.--Combat on a Red Cedar.--A Mother and her Little Ones.--The Flock.--Fête in the Island; Pacific Combats, Diversions and Swings.--A Sail.--The Burning Wood.--Presentiments of Marimonda.