Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

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from one side of something to the other

From this reading Bright and early next morning we arose for an expedition across the bay to North Sydney and the coal-mines.

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From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

later than; following

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

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open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

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

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

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

From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

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

From this reading Bright and early next morning we arose for an expedition across the bay to North Sydney and the coal-mines.

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

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

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an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

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earlier than; in front of

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

in the space, time, or range separating two things

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being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

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a committee having supervisory powers

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the two together, not just one

From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

eat an early morning meal

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fresh and animated

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

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quick and energetic

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

lacking funds

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plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

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From this reading Bright and early next morning we arose for an expedition across the bay to North Sydney and the coal-mines.

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From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

plural of “coaster” — a resident of a coastal area

From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

third-person singular of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

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in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

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at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

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using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

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(Greek mythology) Greek god of darkness who dwelt in the underworld; son of Chaos; brother of Nox; father of Aether and Day

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an analytic or interpretive literary composition

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a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Bright and early next morning we arose for an expedition across the bay to North Sydney and the coal-mines.

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start firing a weapon

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

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the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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parallel with the keel of a boat or ship

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recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

brought together in one place

From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

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From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

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From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

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

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

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

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

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

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set down according to a plan

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

the act of departing politely

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location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

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be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

a formation of people or things one beside another

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

From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

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the time period between dawn and noon

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disregarded

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

information about recent and important events

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immediately following in time or order

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the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Bright and early next morning we arose for an expedition across the bay to North Sydney and the coal-mines.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

touching and supported by a surface

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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above and across; more than

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a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

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by chance

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a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

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From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

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the property of being extremely abundant

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plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

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plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

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move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

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From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

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

From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

a momentary flash of light

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

rigged with square sails as the principal ones

From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

From this reading Over the Bay--A Gigantic Dumb Waiter--Erebus--Reflections--White and Black Squares of the Chess-board--Leave-taking--An Interruption--The Aibstract Preencipels of Feenance.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

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From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading Bright and early next morning we arose for an expedition across the bay to North Sydney and the coal-mines.

carry out

From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

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

From this reading Over the Bay--A Gigantic Dumb Waiter--Erebus--Reflections--White and Black Squares of the Chess-board--Leave-taking--An Interruption--The Aibstract Preencipels of Feenance.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

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

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

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

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

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

From this reading Bright and early next morning we arose for an expedition across the bay to North Sydney and the coal-mines.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air

From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading Over the Bay--A Gigantic Dumb Waiter--Erebus--Reflections--White and Black Squares of the Chess-board--Leave-taking--An Interruption--The Aibstract Preencipels of Feenance.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Bright and early next morning we arose for an expedition across the bay to North Sydney and the coal-mines.

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

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

plural of “wharf” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!

in or at the place that

From this reading --and we take an airy seat on the poop-deck of the little English steamer, and are wafted across the harbor, five miles, to a small sea-port, where coal-schutes and railways run out over the wharfs, and coasters, both fore-and-aft, and square-rigged, are gathered in profusion.

a Caucasian

From this reading Over the Bay--A Gigantic Dumb Waiter--Erebus--Reflections--White and Black Squares of the Chess-board--Leave-taking--An Interruption--The Aibstract Preencipels of Feenance.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some spark, now dormant, of electric fire: News, that the board of brokers might have swayed, Or broke the banks that trembled with the wire."

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A fresh breakfast in a sunny room, a brisk walk to the breezy, grass-grown parapet, that defends the harbor; a thought of the first expedition to lay down the telegraph line between the old and new hemispheres, for here lie the coils of the sub-marine cable, as they were left after the stormy essay of the steamer "James Adger," a year before--what a theme for a poet!