Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

existing in abundance

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

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

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

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

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

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

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

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

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

see with attention

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

the act of blending components together thoroughly

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

brought into existence

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

the two together, not just one

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

an occurrence of something

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

an old form of “does”

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

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

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

capable of reproducing

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

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

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

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

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

for this reason

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

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

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

an instinctive motive

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

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

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

of the color of black ink

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

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

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

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

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

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

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

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

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

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 “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

most important element

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

a river that rises in south central New Hampshire and flows through Concord and Manchester into Massachusetts and empties into the Atlantic Ocean

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

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From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

not any; not one

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

and nothing more

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

above and across; more than

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

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From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

exactly

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

possession of controlling influence

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

not often

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

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

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

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

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

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From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

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

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

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

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

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

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

transport commercially

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

having a sharp inclination

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

plural of “steeple” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

not in physical motion

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

attempt by employing effort

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Plum Island, its sand ridges scolloping along the horizon like the sea-serpent, and the distant outline broken by many a tall ship, leaning, _still_, against the sky.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

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

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

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

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

up to a particular time

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

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

From this reading “Doth grow the greater still, the further downe; Till that abounding both in power and fame, She long doth strive to give the sea her name”; or if not her name, in this case, at least the impulse of her stream.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

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

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

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

From this reading The banks are generally steep and high, with a narrow interval reaching back to the hills, which is only rarely or partially overflown at present, and is much valued by the farmers.

a Caucasian

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

which person or people

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Rising at an equal height with the Connecticut, the Merrimack reaches the sea by a course only half as long, and hence has no leisure to form broad and fertile meadows, like the former, but is hurried along rapids, and down numerous falls, without long delay.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading From the steeples of Newburyport you may review this river stretching far up into the country, with many a white sail glancing over it like an inland sea, and behold, as one wrote who was born on its head-waters, “Down out at its mouth, the dark inky main blending with the blue above.