Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

(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 It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

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

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

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

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Help must come before another winter set in.

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

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

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

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Help must come before another winter set in.

plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Help must come before another winter set in.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

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

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

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

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

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

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

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

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Help must come before another winter set in.

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

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

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

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

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

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

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

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

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

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

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

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

the force of workers available

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Help must come before another winter set in.

not any; not one

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

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

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

above and across; more than

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

possessive form of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

delivered from danger

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

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

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Help must come before another winter set in.

sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

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

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

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

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

except if; if not

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

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

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

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

From this reading Gold had no more value than sand on Kon Klayu, unless the adventurers were rescued, and the whaleboat meant at least a chance of rescue, provided it could be made tight enough to float.

a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

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

From this reading Ellen, in her first joy over the discovery of the whaleboat, had joined eagerly in the plans which the three men discussed at the cabin.

a Caucasian

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Help must come before another winter set in.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading THE PIGEON'S FLIGHT Wonderful as it was, the discovery of the gold took second place with the finding of the whaleboat.

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

From this reading It is true that with summer coming on there would be an abundance of eggs, sea-parrots and later on berries, for already the north end of the Island was white with strawberry blossoms--but flour and coffee were now all that remained of the supplies, and the flour was low in the barrel.