Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

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

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

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

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

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

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

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

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

carefully weighed

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

look down on with disdain

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

the organ of sight

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

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

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

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

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

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

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

in an idle manner

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

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

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

incapable of being justified or explained

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

immediately past

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

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

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

of or relating to or used in microscopy

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

being perceived or observed

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

cut with a saw

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

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

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

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

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

becoming gradually narrower

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

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

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

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

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

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From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

pull hard

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

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From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

up to a particular time

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

having passed out of existence

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

wedged or packed in together

From this reading In the rising seaport of Bittlesea Captain Fraser, walking slowly along the quay on the fateful Saturday, heard the hour of seven strike from the tower of the old church wedged in between the narrow streets at the back of the town.

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

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

during the time that

From this reading He saw her shapely hull and tapering spars glide slowly down the river, while Poppy Tyrell, leaning against the side, took her last look at London.

a Caucasian

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The little harbour with its motley collection of craft vanished; he heard the sharp, hoarse cries of command on the _Golden Cloud_, and saw the bridge slowly opening to give egress to the tug which had her in tow.

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

From this reading With a feeling that the confinement of the house would be insupportable, he roamed idly about until the day gave place to twilight, and the red eye of the lightship on the horizon peeped suddenly across the water.

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

From this reading He came back with a sigh to reality: the _Swallow_ had dwindled to microscopical proportions, and looked dirty; Bittlesea itself had the appearance of a village with foolish aspirations to be considered a port, and he noticed, with a strong sense of pity tempered with disdain, the attentions of two young townsmen to a couple of gawky girls in white frocks.