Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

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

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

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

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

stern foremost or backward

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading IN THE MOON'S BRIGHT WAKE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

strikingly different; tending to contrast

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

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

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

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

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

at any time

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

a young female

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

in a willing manner

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But she-- Well, no matter; that was past and gone.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

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

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

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

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

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

From this reading IN THE MOON'S BRIGHT WAKE.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

immediately past

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

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

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

held dear

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But she-- Well, no matter; that was past and gone.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

possessive form of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading IN THE MOON'S BRIGHT WAKE.

as follows

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

not any; not one

From this reading But she-- Well, no matter; that was past and gone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

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

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

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

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

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

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

and nothing more

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading But she-- Well, no matter; that was past and gone.

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

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

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

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

cut with a saw

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

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

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

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

From this reading But she-- Well, no matter; that was past and gone.

transport commercially

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

carry out

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

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

From this reading IN THE MOON'S BRIGHT WAKE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

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

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

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

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading IN THE MOON'S BRIGHT WAKE.

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

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

accept gladly

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But she-- Well, no matter; that was past and gone.

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From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

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

From this reading He was not the one to give way to useless grief, but he could not help contrasting the hope and joyfulness with which he had last left home with his present state of mind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Now welcome every sea delight-- The cruise with eager watchful days, The skilful chase by glimmering night, The well-worked ship, the gallant fight, The loved commander's praise!"--_Old Song._ It was not without a tinge of sorrow at his heart that Jack Mackenzie stood on his own quarter-deck and saw the chalky cliffs of England fading far astern, as the gloom of eventide fast deepened into night.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.

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

From this reading He was not a post-captain then certainly, but he had that--or thought he had--for which he would gladly now take the epaulettes from off his shoulders and fling them in the sea--namely, the love of the only girl he ever thought worth living for.