Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

later than; following

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

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

From this reading As a consequence daylight had almost failed before the bar of the Aven was crossed.

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

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

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

From this reading As a consequence daylight had almost failed before the bar of the Aven was crossed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

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From this reading As a consequence daylight had almost failed before the bar of the Aven was crossed.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading As a consequence daylight had almost failed before the bar of the Aven was crossed.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

put or send forth

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

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

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As a consequence daylight had almost failed before the bar of the Aven was crossed.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

placed crosswise

From this reading As a consequence daylight had almost failed before the bar of the Aven was crossed.

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From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

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

From this reading As a consequence daylight had almost failed before the bar of the Aven was crossed.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading It is essentially a harbor light.

the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading As a consequence daylight had almost failed before the bar of the Aven was crossed.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

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

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading It is essentially a harbor light.

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

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

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

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

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From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

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From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

toward home

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

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

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

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

From this reading It is essentially a harbor light.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is essentially a harbor light.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

the act of departing

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It is essentially a harbor light.

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

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From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

according to the clock

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

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

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

above and across; more than

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

a pale green variety of chrysolite; used as a gemstone

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

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From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

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From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

carry out

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

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

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE HOME-COMING Peridot had stipulated that the Hirondelle should start on her homeward run "not a minute later than three o'clock."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

very small

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

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

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

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From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

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

From this reading As a consequence daylight had almost failed before the bar of the Aven was crossed.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

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

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

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

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading On Pointe d'ar Vechen, within thirty feet of the Port Manech Hotel, stands a tiny lighthouse which sheds a mild beam over the entrance to the estuary.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading He had cast off from the wharf at Le Pouldu slightly before that hour; but the wreck of the Stella and its attendant circumstances--not least being the necessity enforced by the change of wind to take the deep-sea course after leaving the reef--cost a good deal of time.