used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
anew
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any astonishment she might have felt was exhausted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Any astonishment she might have felt was exhausted.
awningnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
confined by bonds
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
chestsnounUS /tʃests/
plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
divisible by two
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Any astonishment she might have felt was exhausted.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Any astonishment she might have felt was exhausted.
fibrine
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From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
flute's
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From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
a long fixed look
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Any astonishment she might have felt was exhausted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
inboards
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From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
Laura
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From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
Laura's
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From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
lily-like
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From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
the force of workers available
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Any astonishment she might have felt was exhausted.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
Monson's
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From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
Morison
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From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
a form of address for a man
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
express in words
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
only a very short time before
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any astonishment she might have felt was exhausted.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
not in physical motion
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
moving very fast
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
carry out
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
the upper part of anything
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was still a deal of bright curiosity in Laura’s face as her gaze ran over the deck, resting again and again with a sparkle in it upon some lovely fibrine form, some lily-like sea flower, some plant as of green marble; but Lady Monson’s countenance was listless and almost empty of expression.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
at the time that
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Laura and her sister sat on one of the sailors’ chests that we had sent up; Johnson leaned on top of a flour or biscuit barrel that stood on end, with his eyes fixed up on the western sea.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had scarce time after being swayed inboards to take even a swift view of this glittering miracle before she asked me in a voice cold and commanding, yet, I am bound to say, of beauty too--some of the notes soft almost as a flute’s--‘When will the men spread the sail as an awning, Mr. Morison?
