Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

(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 Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

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

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

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

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

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

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

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

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

a desirable state

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

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

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

traveling across

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

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From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

able to communicate in English

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

divisible by two

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

full of events or incidents

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

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From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

without a basis in reason or fact

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

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

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

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

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

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

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

possessive form of “london” — the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

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 Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

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From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

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

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

for an instant or moment

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

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From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

a small lake

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

a slow or gradual disappearance

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

in the near future

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

make square

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

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

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

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

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

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

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

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

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

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

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

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

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

in the direction of

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

a person who changes location

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

a feeling of alarm or dread

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

not known

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

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

From this reading “This lovely cab system,” said Gabriella, sinking back comfortably, “is such a boon to the traveller voyaging into the unknown.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading There was the inevitable long wait for the customs at Newhaven, but they had reached an English-speaking country and began to experience a homelike feeling before even the Sussex downs came in sight.

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

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

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

From this reading Visions of a long and rough passage across the Channel arose before them and they watched the receding shores of France momentarily expecting an attack of _mal de mer_, but the sea was as smooth as a mill pond and all their fears were groundless, for a less eventful, monotonous and easy trip could not be imagined.

Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

at the time that

From this reading It was late when they reached London, but it was not difficult to bargain for a four wheeler, and they felt the sombre dignity of London’s streets as soon as they had passed out of the station, and had turned toward the great centre for American tourists, Russell Square.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A GOOD CROSSING It was not without trepidation that the three travellers embarked at Dieppe.