Chapter II

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

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

later than; following

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

at or in the front

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Perhaps she’s in a line with Kooringa Rock, and we won’t see her for another half-hour yet.

at or in or to any place

From this reading ’I can’t see her anywhere!’ he exclaimed presently; ’easy there, pulling.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

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

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

shining intensely

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

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From this reading ’I can’t see her anywhere!’ he exclaimed presently; ’easy there, pulling.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

a small inlet

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

detect with the senses

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading ’I can’t see her anywhere!’ he exclaimed presently; ’easy there, pulling.

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

apart from; not including

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading ’I can’t see her anywhere!’ he exclaimed presently; ’easy there, pulling.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

promote the growth of

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

a half of an hour

From this reading Perhaps she’s in a line with Kooringa Rock, and we won’t see her for another half-hour yet.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

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

From this reading ’I can’t see her anywhere!’ he exclaimed presently; ’easy there, pulling.

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

From this reading ’I can’t see her anywhere!’ he exclaimed presently; ’easy there, pulling.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ’I can’t see her anywhere!’ he exclaimed presently; ’easy there, pulling.

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

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

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From this reading Perhaps she’s in a line with Kooringa Rock, and we won’t see her for another half-hour yet.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Perhaps she’s in a line with Kooringa Rock, and we won’t see her for another half-hour yet.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

the force of workers available

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

and nothing more

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps she’s in a line with Kooringa Rock, and we won’t see her for another half-hour yet.

possessive form of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

in the near future

From this reading ’I can’t see her anywhere!’ he exclaimed presently; ’easy there, pulling.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading ’I can’t see her anywhere!’ he exclaimed presently; ’easy there, pulling.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Perhaps she’s in a line with Kooringa Rock, and we won’t see her for another half-hour yet.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

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

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading ’I can’t see her anywhere!’ he exclaimed presently; ’easy there, pulling.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

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

From this reading Perhaps she’s in a line with Kooringa Rock, and we won’t see her for another half-hour yet.

(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

in the near future

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

not in physical motion

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

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

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

possessing sweep

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ’I can’t see her anywhere!’ he exclaimed presently; ’easy there, pulling.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

male cat

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

having come into contact

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Then, as the water deepened, and the current lost its strength, Foster shielded his eyes with his hands from the blazing sun, and looking ahead, tried to discern the approaching boat.

inflected form of “tug” — pull hard

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

devoid of creatures

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

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

From this reading Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

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 Five minutes after the oars had touched the water she was fairly racing seaward, for she was in the full run of the ebbing tide as it swept through the sandbanks and reefs which lined the narrow bar.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Perhaps she’s in a line with Kooringa Rock, and we won’t see her for another half-hour yet.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CAPTAIN RAMON CASALLE AND HIS MEN Under the five oars--Tom tugging manfully at the bow, though still panting with his previous exertions--the boat soon cleared the entrance to the little rocky cove, which, during the old convict days, had been made into a fairly safe boat harbour--the only one, except an unfrequented beach under Pilot’s Hill, for many miles along the coast.

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From this reading Perhaps she’s in a line with Kooringa Rock, and we won’t see her for another half-hour yet.

but in spite of that

From this reading Perhaps she’s in a line with Kooringa Rock, and we won’t see her for another half-hour yet.