Chapter X

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

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Margaret had accompanied her in an automobile to the city of B---- to see her off.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

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

From this reading Margaret had accompanied her in an automobile to the city of B---- to see her off.

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

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

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

From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

the first light of day

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

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From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Margaret had accompanied her in an automobile to the city of B---- to see her off.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Margaret had accompanied her in an automobile to the city of B---- to see her off.

the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

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

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

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

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

take exception to

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

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

From this reading Margaret had accompanied her in an automobile to the city of B---- to see her off.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

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From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

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

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

the act of departing

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

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From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

opinion or judgment

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

comparative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

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From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

yet to be or coming

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

in a gradual manner

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog

From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

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

From this reading Margaret had accompanied her in an automobile to the city of B---- to see her off.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

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

From this reading Margaret had accompanied her in an automobile to the city of B---- to see her off.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

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

From this reading Margaret had accompanied her in an automobile to the city of B---- to see her off.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

immediately past

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

go away from a place

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

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

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

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From this reading Margaret had accompanied her in an automobile to the city of B---- to see her off.

plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

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

From this reading Margaret had accompanied her in an automobile to the city of B---- to see her off.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

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From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

affected with paralysis

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

pull back or move away or backward

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Margaret had accompanied her in an automobile to the city of B---- to see her off.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

transport commercially

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

carry out

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

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

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

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

From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

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

From this reading Margaret had accompanied her in an automobile to the city of B---- to see her off.

arousing affect

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

in the direction of

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

hard to endure

From this reading They seemed to be paralyzed at the barrenness of the future, looking into each other's eyes as if trying to challenge sincerity to their oath of allegiance.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Their parting had an unusual sadness as they stood on the deck of the Dynamoship "Columbia"--a four-day ocean greyhound.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

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

From this reading A RAY OF HOPE It was the day of departure of Aurora Cunningham for London, England.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

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

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

at the time that

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was extremely touching indeed, when they were compelled by the officers of the ship to take their final leave, and as the Columbia began to recede gradually from its moorings, her prow compassed to the British Isles, Aurora's lithe figure could be seen at the stern of the boat, throwing kisses and waving her handkerchief toward Margaret, until the distance grew wider and farther and the figure fainter and at last was lost to view.