Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

later than; following

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

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From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

any thing at all

From this reading Who ever heard of castaways living in anything but a cave!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Who ever heard of castaways living in anything but a cave!

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading Who ever heard of castaways living in anything but a cave!

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

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From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading What they wanted to do, he said, was to find a cave in the cliffs somewhere up the river.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What they wanted to do, he said, was to find a cave in the cliffs somewhere up the river.

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From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

at any time

From this reading Who ever heard of castaways living in anything but a cave!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading What they wanted to do, he said, was to find a cave in the cliffs somewhere up the river.

plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

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

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

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

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Who ever heard of castaways living in anything but a cave!

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

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

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

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

professing feelings or virtues one does not have

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

a large knife with one or more folding blades

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

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

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Who ever heard of castaways living in anything but a cave!

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

past form of “opine” — express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

the soft reddish wood of either of two species of sequoia trees

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

plural of “reminder” — a message that helps you remember something

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading What they wanted to do, he said, was to find a cave in the cliffs somewhere up the river.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading What they wanted to do, he said, was to find a cave in the cliffs somewhere up the river.

cut with a saw

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

in or at or to some place

From this reading What they wanted to do, he said, was to find a cave in the cliffs somewhere up the river.

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

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

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

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

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

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

From this reading What they wanted to do, he said, was to find a cave in the cliffs somewhere up the river.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Charmian had not transferred her dwelling-place to the redwood hut after all her labours at removing the ghastly reminders of a vanished clan.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading What they wanted to do, he said, was to find a cave in the cliffs somewhere up the river.

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

From this reading What they wanted to do, he said, was to find a cave in the cliffs somewhere up the river.

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

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What they wanted to do, he said, was to find a cave in the cliffs somewhere up the river.

at the time that

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

during the time that

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

which person or people

From this reading Who ever heard of castaways living in anything but a cave!

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CAVE OF HYPOCRITICAL FROGS THEY lived in an enchanted land, bright and tranquil under an Indian-summer sun while mid-day hours endured, crisp with frost of mornings, calmly cold throughout the nights.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Andy, when he saw it, opined that it would be far from water-tight despite his efforts with a wooden shovel that he had made with hunter’s axe and jackknife.