used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a melancholy day, as he sat on the sea-shore under the rocks, watching the departing ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The best thing would be to start to the southward, as Pipes recommends."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The best thing would be to start to the southward, as Pipes recommends."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best thing would be to start to the southward, as Pipes recommends."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
not accessible to view
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A few shell-fish was the only food he and Pipes could procure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading It was a melancholy day, as he sat on the sea-shore under the rocks, watching the departing ship.
Desmond
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From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
in a serious manner
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
entreated
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From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few shell-fish was the only food he and Pipes could procure.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading A few shell-fish was the only food he and Pipes could procure.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a melancholy day, as he sat on the sea-shore under the rocks, watching the departing ship.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a melancholy day, as he sat on the sea-shore under the rocks, watching the departing ship.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It was a melancholy day, as he sat on the sea-shore under the rocks, watching the departing ship.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
not any; not one
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a melancholy day, as he sat on the sea-shore under the rocks, watching the departing ship.
and nothing more
From this reading A few shell-fish was the only food he and Pipes could procure.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
PipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The best thing would be to start to the southward, as Pipes recommends."
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading A few shell-fish was the only food he and Pipes could procure.
recommendsverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendz/
third-person singular of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading The best thing would be to start to the southward, as Pipes recommends."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was a melancholy day, as he sat on the sea-shore under the rocks, watching the departing ship.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was a melancholy day, as he sat on the sea-shore under the rocks, watching the departing ship.
sea-shore
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From this reading It was a melancholy day, as he sat on the sea-shore under the rocks, watching the departing ship.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
shell-fish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few shell-fish was the only food he and Pipes could procure.
transport commercially
From this reading It was a melancholy day, as he sat on the sea-shore under the rocks, watching the departing ship.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading The best thing would be to start to the southward, as Pipes recommends."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The best thing would be to start to the southward, as Pipes recommends."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The best thing would be to start to the southward, as Pipes recommends."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
a special situation
From this reading The best thing would be to start to the southward, as Pipes recommends."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
male cat
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was a melancholy day, as he sat on the sea-shore under the rocks, watching the departing ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It was a melancholy day, as he sat on the sea-shore under the rocks, watching the departing ship.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "There is no chance of our getting off if this continues," said Tom to himself; "we are left to our own resources, I see that.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom was eager to return and consult with Desmond, but Pipes earnestly entreated him to remain concealed during the day, and then at night there would be but little difficulty in making their way back to their companions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The best thing would be to start to the southward, as Pipes recommends."
