Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

at or in the front

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

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

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

stern foremost or backward

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

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

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

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From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

flow back or recede

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

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

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

a high place

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

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

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

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

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

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

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

a message received and understood

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

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

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

in a majestic manner

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

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

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

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

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

a large sawing machine

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

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

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

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

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

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

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

an orderly pile

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

(histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

past form of “terrace” — provide (a house) with a terrace

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

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

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

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

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

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

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

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

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

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

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.

at the time that

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

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

From this reading The terraced heights of Quebec had faded astern; ahead a blaze of sunshine rested on the river, up which a big liner with crowded decks and her smoke-trail staining the clear blue sky moved majestically.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The light wind that rippled the blue water was pleasantly cool, and Mrs. Keith, laying down the book she had been reading, looked about with languid enjoyment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CHUDLEIGH GATHERS INFORMATION It was a fine morning when Mrs. Keith sat on the saloon deck of a river boat steaming with the ebb tide down the St. Lawrence.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading To starboard dark pinewoods, with here and there a sawmill stack, were faintly marked upon the lofty bank; to port rose rugged hills with wooden villages at their feet.