Chapter XV

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

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

anew

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

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

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

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

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

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

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

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 Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

aroused or activated

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

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

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

terminate

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

lacking funds

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

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

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

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

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

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

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

the first light of day

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

in a stupid manner

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

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

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

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

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

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

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

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

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

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

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

and nothing more

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

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

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

not any; not one

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

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

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

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

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

cut with a saw

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

move stealthily

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

toward the south

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

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

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

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

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

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

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

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

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

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From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

male cat

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

up to a particular time

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

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

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

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

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

the act of using

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

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

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

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

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

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 ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

possessive form of “water” — 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 Taking down the sail, they waited until the light became stronger, and then a little further to the southward they saw a break in the thick foliage which grew to the water’s edge.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

in or at the place that

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.

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

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

belonging to which person

From this reading Charlie, whose arm was not yet strong enough to use an oar in pulling, now came aft and steered, and Tom and Bill went to the oars.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be a fine place for us to lie by in until to-night, and then slip out again.’

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading ON ALOFI ISLAND A little before dawn broke, Tom was awakened from a heavy slumber by Maori Bill, and, sitting up, he saw that the boat was within a cable length of densely verdured Alofi, which, unlike its sister island of Fotuna, has no protecting barrier reef along its shore.

but in spite of that

From this reading ’There’s a little bit of creek just here, where we can fill our water breakers,’ said the Maori, ’but I can’t see it just yet.