Chapter XXV

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

From this reading The meal was nearly concluded when a servant brought in the morning paper and handed it to Mr. Dinsmore.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

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

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

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

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In Mrs. Travilla's cottage the family gathered round the breakfast table at the usual hour.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

eat an early morning meal

From this reading In Mrs. Travilla's cottage the family gathered round the breakfast table at the usual hour.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The meal was nearly concluded when a servant brought in the morning paper and handed it to Mr. Dinsmore.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The meal was nearly concluded when a servant brought in the morning paper and handed it to Mr. Dinsmore.

a small house with a single story

From this reading In Mrs. Travilla's cottage the family gathered round the breakfast table at the usual hour.

the first light of day

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

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

From this reading The meal was nearly concluded when a servant brought in the morning paper and handed it to Mr. Dinsmore.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

a social unit living together

From this reading In Mrs. Travilla's cottage the family gathered round the breakfast table at the usual hour.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

brought together in one place

From this reading In Mrs. Travilla's cottage the family gathered round the breakfast table at the usual hour.

plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

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

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading The meal was nearly concluded when a servant brought in the morning paper and handed it to Mr. Dinsmore.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

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

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

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

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

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

From this reading In Mrs. Travilla's cottage the family gathered round the breakfast table at the usual hour.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

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

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

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 "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

held dear

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The meal was nearly concluded when a servant brought in the morning paper and handed it to Mr. Dinsmore.

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

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

used to form the superlative

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The meal was nearly concluded when a servant brought in the morning paper and handed it to Mr. Dinsmore.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In Mrs. Travilla's cottage the family gathered round the breakfast table at the usual hour.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The meal was nearly concluded when a servant brought in the morning paper and handed it to Mr. Dinsmore.

not any; not one

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

the middle of the day

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The meal was nearly concluded when a servant brought in the morning paper and handed it to Mr. Dinsmore.

through chance

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

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

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The meal was nearly concluded when a servant brought in the morning paper and handed it to Mr. Dinsmore.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

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

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

not in physical motion

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In Mrs. Travilla's cottage the family gathered round the breakfast table at the usual hour.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

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

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

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

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

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

From this reading "Those that he loved so long and sees no more, Loved and still loves,--not dead, but gone before,-- He gathers round him."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

up to a particular time

From this reading However that may have been, most of them, retiring about dawn of day, slept on till noon, or near it.

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

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

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

From this reading In Mrs. Travilla's cottage the family gathered round the breakfast table at the usual hour.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading In Mrs. Travilla's cottage the family gathered round the breakfast table at the usual hour.

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

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

at the time that

From this reading The meal was nearly concluded when a servant brought in the morning paper and handed it to Mr. Dinsmore.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

in the company of; together with

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

used until no longer useful

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading --_Rogers._ The morning was but dull and dreary, for though the storm had spent itself, the sky was obscured with clouds and the sea still wrought tempestuously; but its sullen roar may, perchance, have been as favorable to the prolonged slumbers of our worn-out friends, whom the tempest had robbed of so many hours of their accustomed sleep, as the lack of brightness in the sky and atmosphere.