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on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
(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 Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE EVERLASTING MERCY," ETC.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
clothing in general
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE EVERLASTING MERCY," ETC.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
EVERLASTINGadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE EVERLASTING MERCY," ETC.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
glowerverbUS /ˈɡlaʊər/
look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
the force of workers available
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE EVERLASTING MERCY," ETC.
not any; not one
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE EVERLASTING MERCY," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
others
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From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
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a human being
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The persons and events described in this poem are entirely imaginary, and no reference is made or intended to any living person.
reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE EVERLASTING MERCY," ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
up to a particular time
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
look attentively
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The bursting west was like an opening flower, And one man watched it till the light was dim, But no one went across to talk to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NOTE.--I thank the editor and proprietors of the _English Review_ for permitting me to reprint this poem, which first appeared in their issue for October, 1912.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Four bells were struck, the watch was called on deck, All work aboard was over for the hour, And some men sang and others played at check, Or mended clothes or watched the sunset glower.
