Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

later than; following

From this reading One after the other the members of the expedition came on deck.

anew

From this reading Holman's gaze travelled from the island to Leith and back again to the island as if he was trying to trace a criminal connection between the two.

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

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

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

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

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

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Holman's gaze travelled from the island to Leith and back again to the island as if he was trying to trace a criminal connection between the two.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Holman's gaze travelled from the island to Leith and back again to the island as if he was trying to trace a criminal connection between the two.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

a youthful male person

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

a cruelly rapacious person

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

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

From this reading One after the other the members of the expedition came on deck.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading As the yacht drew closer a strange silence seemed to fall upon the vessel.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Holman's gaze travelled from the island to Leith and back again to the island as if he was trying to trace a criminal connection between the two.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Holman's gaze travelled from the island to Leith and back again to the island as if he was trying to trace a criminal connection between the two.

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From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

the first light of day

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

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

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As the yacht drew closer a strange silence seemed to fall upon the vessel.

in an ecstatic manner

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading One after the other the members of the expedition came on deck.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading As the yacht drew closer a strange silence seemed to fall upon the vessel.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Holman's gaze travelled from the island to Leith and back again to the island as if he was trying to trace a criminal connection between the two.

a long fixed look

From this reading Holman's gaze travelled from the island to Leith and back again to the island as if he was trying to trace a criminal connection between the two.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

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

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

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

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

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

From this reading Holman's gaze travelled from the island to Leith and back again to the island as if he was trying to trace a criminal connection between the two.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Holman's gaze travelled from the island to Leith and back again to the island as if he was trying to trace a criminal connection between the two.

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

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

a message received and understood

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

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

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

a small island

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

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

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

most important element

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading One after the other the members of the expedition came on deck.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

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

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One after the other the members of the expedition came on deck.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One after the other the members of the expedition came on deck.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One after the other the members of the expedition came on deck.

above and across; more than

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

a light shade of red

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

a native or inhabitant of the Samoan Islands

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As the yacht drew closer a strange silence seemed to fall upon the vessel.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

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

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading As the yacht drew closer a strange silence seemed to fall upon the vessel.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

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

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

very small

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

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

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

in the direction of

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Holman's gaze travelled from the island to Leith and back again to the island as if he was trying to trace a criminal connection between the two.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Holman's gaze travelled from the island to Leith and back again to the island as if he was trying to trace a criminal connection between the two.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

hard to endure

From this reading Holman's gaze travelled from the island to Leith and back again to the island as if he was trying to trace a criminal connection between the two.

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

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

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

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As the yacht drew closer a strange silence seemed to fall upon the vessel.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading As the yacht drew closer a strange silence seemed to fall upon the vessel.

a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

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

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

at the time that

From this reading Leith stumbled up when Newmarch shouted down the information, and the big brute watched the tiny spot that came gradually nearer; the Professor danced up like an adventurous boy, and he gurgled ecstatically as he peeped over the rail; while the two girls came up arm in arm and looked in silence across the dawn-reddened waters.

during the time that

From this reading THE ISLE OF TEARS A sleepy Samoan in the main cross-trees screamed a message to the deck while the pink flush of the tropical dawn was still in the sky, and _The Waif_ plunged through the water toward the island.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading As the yacht drew closer a strange silence seemed to fall upon the vessel.