not being in a specified place
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently she was vaguely uneasy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
astrideadverbUS /əˈstraɪd/
with one leg on each side
From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
Boreland
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From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
Ellen
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From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
Harlan
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From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
Island'snounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
possessive form of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
KayaknounUS /ˈkaɪæk/
a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
LollverbUS /lɑːl/
hang loosely or laxly
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
cut with a saw
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
get by special effort
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently she was vaguely uneasy.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
SURFnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading From his position astride the peak Harlan could hear Ellen busy at her tasks indoors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Apparently she was vaguely uneasy.
not known
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Apparently she was vaguely uneasy.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading As the tide began to run in he saw her come to the door from time to time and walk down onto the beach to look for the absent ones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apparently she was vaguely uneasy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
at the time that
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE SURF After Jean and Loll had left for the West Camp that morning Harlan, Boreland and Kayak Bill set to work repairing the roof of the cabin and the porch.
but in spite of that
From this reading The Island's possibilities for good or bad were yet unknown to her and she was evidently never quite secure in her mind when any of her household was out of her sight.
