Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

later than; following

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

(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 Once satisfied that Kenneth's character was all that she could approve, Miss Elliott offered no objections.

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

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading "Lizzie is becoming discontented and yearns for city streets.

give sanction to

From this reading Once satisfied that Kenneth's character was all that she could approve, Miss Elliott offered no objections.

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

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading "Lizzie is becoming discontented and yearns for city streets.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Once satisfied that Kenneth's character was all that she could approve, Miss Elliott offered no objections.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "Lizzie is becoming discontented and yearns for city streets.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading Once satisfied that Kenneth's character was all that she could approve, Miss Elliott offered no objections.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

the first light of day

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading "Lizzie is becoming discontented and yearns for city streets.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

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From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

the organ of sight

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

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

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

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

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

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

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

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

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

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

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

conformity or harmony

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading Once satisfied that Kenneth's character was all that she could approve, Miss Elliott offered no objections.

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

From this reading "Lizzie is becoming discontented and yearns for city streets.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

not any; not one

From this reading Once satisfied that Kenneth's character was all that she could approve, Miss Elliott offered no objections.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Once satisfied that Kenneth's character was all that she could approve, Miss Elliott offered no objections.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Once satisfied that Kenneth's character was all that she could approve, Miss Elliott offered no objections.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

on one occasion

From this reading Once satisfied that Kenneth's character was all that she could approve, Miss Elliott offered no objections.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

above and across; more than

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Once satisfied that Kenneth's character was all that she could approve, Miss Elliott offered no objections.

express in words

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

only a very short time before

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading "Lizzie is becoming discontented and yearns for city streets.

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

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

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

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

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

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

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

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Moreover, the supplies are not what they were, and she thinks our daily bill of fare unworthy of her powers.

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

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading ON HASKINS' ISLAND "It is getting too lonely for three women to be down here on this point by themselves," remarked Miss Elliott one morning after a three days' storm during which they had scarcely set foot out of doors.

third-person singular of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading "Lizzie is becoming discontented and yearns for city streets.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading To be sure we are perfectly safe, for Mr. Williams comes prowling around before daybreak to see that we haven't been blown off the rocks over night, and Kenneth spends most of his time here, keeping his eye on us, as it were, or on you I should say," for it had been evident long before this how matters stood between the young people, and Gwen had confessed that there was an understanding between them.