used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
AccommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Before my reader becomes also intimately acquainted with them I will describe their quaint dwelling-place and its poetical surroundings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading I had seen them before, but had kept slightly aloof.
in addition
From this reading Before my reader becomes also intimately acquainted with them I will describe their quaint dwelling-place and its poetical surroundings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading God’s bluest sky lit the world as I roamed beneath the coco-palms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Finding me a musical vagabond at heart, they at once took me to their bosom.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Before my reader becomes also intimately acquainted with them I will describe their quaint dwelling-place and its poetical surroundings.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had seen them before, but had kept slightly aloof.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading God’s bluest sky lit the world as I roamed beneath the coco-palms.
BirthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
bluestadjectiveUS /ˈbluːəst/
superlative of “blue” — of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading God’s bluest sky lit the world as I roamed beneath the coco-palms.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Finding me a musical vagabond at heart, they at once took me to their bosom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had seen them before, but had kept slightly aloof.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
chummyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌmi/
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
coco-palms
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From this reading God’s bluest sky lit the world as I roamed beneath the coco-palms.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
give a description of
From this reading Before my reader becomes also intimately acquainted with them I will describe their quaint dwelling-place and its poetical surroundings.
dwelling-place
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From this reading Before my reader becomes also intimately acquainted with them I will describe their quaint dwelling-place and its poetical surroundings.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding me a musical vagabond at heart, they at once took me to their bosom.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God’s bluest sky lit the world as I roamed beneath the coco-palms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had seen them before, but had kept slightly aloof.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Finding me a musical vagabond at heart, they at once took me to their bosom.
HulknounUS /hʌlk/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading Before my reader becomes also intimately acquainted with them I will describe their quaint dwelling-place and its poetical surroundings.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I had seen them before, but had kept slightly aloof.
provided with artificial light
From this reading God’s bluest sky lit the world as I roamed beneath the coco-palms.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Finding me a musical vagabond at heart, they at once took me to their bosom.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Finding me a musical vagabond at heart, they at once took me to their bosom.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
on one occasion
From this reading Finding me a musical vagabond at heart, they at once took me to their bosom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Before my reader becomes also intimately acquainted with them I will describe their quaint dwelling-place and its poetical surroundings.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Before my reader becomes also intimately acquainted with them I will describe their quaint dwelling-place and its poetical surroundings.
Ranjo's
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From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Before my reader becomes also intimately acquainted with them I will describe their quaint dwelling-place and its poetical surroundings.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading God’s bluest sky lit the world as I roamed beneath the coco-palms.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had seen them before, but had kept slightly aloof.
Shellback
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From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading God’s bluest sky lit the world as I roamed beneath the coco-palms.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I had seen them before, but had kept slightly aloof.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Before my reader becomes also intimately acquainted with them I will describe their quaint dwelling-place and its poetical surroundings.
TenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Finding me a musical vagabond at heart, they at once took me to their bosom.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had seen them before, but had kept slightly aloof.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finding me a musical vagabond at heart, they at once took me to their bosom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finding me a musical vagabond at heart, they at once took me to their bosom.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Finding me a musical vagabond at heart, they at once took me to their bosom.
vagabondnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːnd/
anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading Finding me a musical vagabond at heart, they at once took me to their bosom.
WashingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
Water-Nymphs
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From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Before my reader becomes also intimately acquainted with them I will describe their quaint dwelling-place and its poetical surroundings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Water-Nymphs—Ranjo’s Bath and Problem—The Old Hulk—Its Tenants—My Birthday—Shellback Accommodation—Washing Day A DAY or so after the events of the preceding chapter I became chummy with the inhabitants of the beach.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading God’s bluest sky lit the world as I roamed beneath the coco-palms.
