Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

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

From this reading "Good heaven, befriend that little boat, And guide her on her way!

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

From this reading THE ARK THAT JACK BUILT.

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

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

exceedingly harmful

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

become friends with

From this reading "Good heaven, befriend that little boat, And guide her on her way!

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Day by day and week by week, the man and boy, getting each hour stronger and better, worked and worked.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "Good heaven, befriend that little boat, And guide her on her way!

a youthful male person

From this reading Day by day and week by week, the man and boy, getting each hour stronger and better, worked and worked.

lacking funds

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading THE ARK THAT JACK BUILT.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Day by day and week by week, the man and boy, getting each hour stronger and better, worked and worked.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Day by day and week by week, the man and boy, getting each hour stronger and better, worked and worked.

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

From this reading Day by day and week by week, the man and boy, getting each hour stronger and better, worked and worked.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Day by day and week by week, the man and boy, getting each hour stronger and better, worked and worked.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Good heaven, befriend that little boat, And guide her on her way!

in a graceful manner

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading "Good heaven, befriend that little boat, And guide her on her way!

plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

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

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

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

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "Good heaven, befriend that little boat, And guide her on her way!

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

From this reading "Good heaven, befriend that little boat, And guide her on her way!

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Day by day and week by week, the man and boy, getting each hour stronger and better, worked and worked.

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

a small worthless amount

From this reading THE ARK THAT JACK BUILT.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

clear and bright

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

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

From this reading "Good heaven, befriend that little boat, And guide her on her way!

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Day by day and week by week, the man and boy, getting each hour stronger and better, worked and worked.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Good heaven, befriend that little boat, And guide her on her way!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

above and across; more than

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

express in words

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

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From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

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

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

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

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

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

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Day by day and week by week, the man and boy, getting each hour stronger and better, worked and worked.

plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ARK THAT JACK BUILT.

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

From this reading THE ARK THAT JACK BUILT.

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

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

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

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Good heaven, befriend that little boat, And guide her on her way!

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Day by day and week by week, the man and boy, getting each hour stronger and better, worked and worked.

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

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading A boat, they say, has canvas wings, But can not fly away; Though, like a merry singing-bird, She sits upon the spray."

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Day by day and week by week, the man and boy, getting each hour stronger and better, worked and worked.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading The land wind sighed and murmured; the sea-breeze wafted its rustling influence over the waves; the long swells broke over the ledge; the inlet flowed pure and limpid; and the gulls and sea-mews floated gracefully over the reef, as if a hurricane had never poured its baneful wrath upon it or the lonely island.