Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

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From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading ACROSS THE BAY Darry welcomed the coming of dawn.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

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

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

expected hopefully

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Hardly had they finished breakfast than there arrived a visitor.

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

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading ACROSS THE BAY Darry welcomed the coming of dawn.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Hardly had they finished breakfast than there arrived a visitor.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

rid of obstructions

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Here comes old Hank Squires.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading ACROSS THE BAY Darry welcomed the coming of dawn.

(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

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

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

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From this reading ACROSS THE BAY Darry welcomed the coming of dawn.

the first light of day

From this reading ACROSS THE BAY Darry welcomed the coming of dawn.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Hardly had they finished breakfast than there arrived a visitor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

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

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading "Here comes old Hank Squires.

only a very short time before

From this reading Hardly had they finished breakfast than there arrived a visitor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

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

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

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

From this reading "Here comes old Hank Squires.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

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From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

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

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ACROSS THE BAY Darry welcomed the coming of dawn.

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

From this reading "Here comes old Hank Squires.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

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

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

cut with a saw

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

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

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading "Here comes old Hank Squires.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Hardly had they finished breakfast than there arrived a visitor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE BAY Darry welcomed the coming of dawn.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hardly had they finished breakfast than there arrived a visitor.

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

From this reading Hardly had they finished breakfast than there arrived a visitor.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

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

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

someone who visits

From this reading Hardly had they finished breakfast than there arrived a visitor.

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

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading ACROSS THE BAY Darry welcomed the coming of dawn.

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

From this reading He was glad to see that the sky was clear, for he anticipated a long row across the broad bay that day, bearing the mail for those at the life-saving station, as well as several things he had been commissioned to fetch over by Abner.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Mrs. Peake saw him coming along the road, for she could look out of the window of the kitchen, where they ate, and have a view of the open stretch.