Chapter XV · Chapter 15

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

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

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

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

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

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

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

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

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

next to; at the side of

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

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

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

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

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

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From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

rid of obstructions

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

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

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

apart from; not including

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

set up or found

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

in a gay manner

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

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

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

the act of departing

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

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

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

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

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

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

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

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

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

a statue consisting of a squared stone pillar with a carved head (usually a bearded Hermes) on top; used in ancient Greece as a boundary marker or signpost

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

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

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

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

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

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

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

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

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading My next step was settled, lead where it might.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading My next step was settled, lead where it might.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

not any; not one

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

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

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

an abalone found near the Channel Islands

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

a course of conduct

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

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

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

thrown together in a disorderly fashion

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

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

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading My next step was settled, lead where it might.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading My next step was settled, lead where it might.

the rays of the sun

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

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

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

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

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

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

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

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

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

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From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

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

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

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

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

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 I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

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

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I was in the best of spirits, for low spirits come of having nothing to do, or not knowing what to do or how to do it.

in or at the place that

From this reading HOW I WENT TO SEE TORODE OF HERM The next morning found me running in under La Givaude for the landing-place on Brecqhou, where my boat could lie safely in spite of the rising tide.

in or to any place at all

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

during the time that

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

a Caucasian

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I was going privateering, and now I was going to see Carette, and I intended to let her know that I was going and why, so that there should be no mistake about it while I was away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading I scrambled gaily up to the path that leads into the Island, and everything was shining bright, like the inside of an ormer shell--the sea as blue as the sky, except close under the headlands, where it was clear, soft green; the waves farther out flashed in the sunlight and showed their white teeth wherever they met the rocks; and the rocks were yellow and brown and black, and all fringed with tawny seaweed, and here beside me the golden-rod flamed yellow and orange, and the dark green bracken swung lazily in the breeze.