Chapter XXII

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

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

Having no one else present.

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

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

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

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

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As we approached, two figures jumped from the deck, and the slighter of them ran towards us.

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

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

closed to traffic

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Hugh!" came the whispered call.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Hugh!" came the whispered call.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

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

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

large migratory shorebirds of the sandpiper family; closely related to woodcocks but having a down-curved bill

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading As we approached, two figures jumped from the deck, and the slighter of them ran towards us.

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

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

flow off gradually

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

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

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading As we approached, two figures jumped from the deck, and the slighter of them ran towards us.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As we approached, two figures jumped from the deck, and the slighter of them ran towards us.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

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

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

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

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

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

From this reading "Hugh!" came the whispered call.

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

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

unable to move or resist motion

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading As we approached, two figures jumped from the deck, and the slighter of them ran towards us.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

the force of workers available

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

young bird not yet fledged

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

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

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

above and across; more than

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

go across or through

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading As we approached, two figures jumped from the deck, and the slighter of them ran towards us.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

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

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

and nothing more

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

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

From this reading As we approached, two figures jumped from the deck, and the slighter of them ran towards us.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

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

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading But we achieved it finally, and stumbled as best we could on to the precarious footing of the jetty, The _Curlew_ was simply a black shadow nestling against the rocks.

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

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As we approached, two figures jumped from the deck, and the slighter of them ran towards us.

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

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

in the direction of

From this reading As we approached, two figures jumped from the deck, and the slighter of them ran towards us.

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

From this reading As we approached, two figures jumped from the deck, and the slighter of them ran towards us.

not slowed or blocked or interfered with

From this reading At its exit the drain or sewer was blocked by a heap of stones about four feet high across which it was difficult for men unhindered to pass in silence, let alone men carrying an inert body.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As we approached, two figures jumped from the deck, and the slighter of them ran towards us.

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

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HILMI'S FRIEND Nikka fainted as we reached the mouth of the drain, which was fortunate for him, as it saved him the agony of the slippery climb over the rocks of the beach and the ruined jetty to the _Curlew_.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Hugh!" came the whispered call.