Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

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

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

later than; following

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

(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 hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

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From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

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

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

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

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

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

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

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

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading It cut like a knife--to the very bone.

an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

rural regions

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It cut like a knife--to the very bone.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

past form of “draft” — draw up an outline or sketch for something

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

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From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

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

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

set up or found

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

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

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

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From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

the quality of being humane

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

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

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

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

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

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

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading It cut like a knife--to the very bone.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

immediately past

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It cut like a knife--to the very bone.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

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

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

not any; not one

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

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

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

and nothing more

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

above and across; more than

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

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

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

transport commercially

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

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From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

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

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

not in physical motion

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

possessing sweep

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

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From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

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

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

up to a particular time

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

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

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

not in a reasonable or intelligent manner

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

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

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

precisely as stated

From this reading It cut like a knife--to the very bone.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading We were landed at Portsmouth two days later, drafted from one full prison to another, from Forton to the Old Mill at Plymouth, from Plymouth to Stapleton near Bristol, separated by degrees and circumstances, till at last I found myself one more lost soul in the great company that filled the temporary war prison, known among its inmates and the people of that countryside as Amperdoo.

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

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

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

From this reading HOW I LAY AMONG LOST SOULS The ship we were on was the 48-gun frigate _Swiftsure_, and of our treatment we had no reason to complain.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I hear it still of a night in my dreams, and wake up and thank God that after all it is only our own gallant south-wester, which, if somewhat unreasonably boisterous at times, and over fond of showing what it can do, is still an honest wind, and devoid of treachery.

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

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

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

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading It lay apart from humanity, in a district of fens and marshes, across which, in the winter time, the east wind swept furiously in from the North Sea, some thirty miles away.