Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

anew

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

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

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

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

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

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

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

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

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

next to; at the side of

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

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

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

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

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The end of the island toward us was well wooded though fringed with marsh.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The end of the island toward us was well wooded though fringed with marsh.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

a restless seeker after amusement or social companionship

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

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

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

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

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

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

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

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

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

and nothing more

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

conformity or harmony

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

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

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading The end of the island toward us was well wooded though fringed with marsh.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

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

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The end of the island toward us was well wooded though fringed with marsh.

and nothing more

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

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

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

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

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

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

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

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

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

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

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

not in physical motion

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

express in words

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

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

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The end of the island toward us was well wooded though fringed with marsh.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

bound or secured closely

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

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

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

in the direction of

From this reading The end of the island toward us was well wooded though fringed with marsh.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

not subject to guidance or control after launching

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

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

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

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

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

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

From this reading The end of the island toward us was well wooded though fringed with marsh.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The end of the island toward us was well wooded though fringed with marsh.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A RUN AROUND JAMESTOWN ISLAND Now Gadabout, her engines slowed down, drifted almost unguided among the shallows beside Jamestown Island; for our eyes were only for that close-lying shore and our thoughts for what it had to tell us.

at the time that

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

in or at the place that

From this reading When we took Gadabout in hand again, we did not keep along the front of the island to where the colonists "tied their ships to the trees" and made their landing; but, instead, we turned from the James and ran up Back River in behind the island.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading In keeping with the whole sad story seemed the gloom of the forest, the loneness of the marsh, and the surge of the waves upon the desolate shore.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The end of the island toward us was well wooded though fringed with marsh.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading The end of the island toward us was well wooded though fringed with marsh.

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

From this reading All of it that could be seen was just as we would have it--without a mark of civilization; wild, lonely, and still.