Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

later than; following

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

anew

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

(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 Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

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

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

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

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

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

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

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

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

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

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

being joined in close association

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

distributed or sold illicitly

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

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

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

worthy of often limited commendation

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

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

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

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

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

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

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

immediately past

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

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

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

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 After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

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

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

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

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

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

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

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

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

in a poetic manner

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

with regret (used in polite formulas)

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

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

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

in the near future

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

having a supporting base

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

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From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

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

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

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

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

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

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

in the direction of

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

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From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

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

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

not perceived or discerned

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

up to a particular time

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

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

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Looking back Perk took his last view of Charleston, a bit regretfully, since the quaint aspects of the city, connected with oldtime buildings, and other agreeable sights, had somehow gripped his heart.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

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

From this reading Jack again soon headed off the coast, it being his intention, if the conditions were at all favorable, to drop down on the sea, and float there, waiting until the afternoon was well advanced before heading in to the shore.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

(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 AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

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

From this reading AT THE RENDEZVOUS The big amphibian, well loaded down, made a creditable take-off, and they were soon mounting up toward cloudland.

in or at the place that

From this reading After they had passed for many miles up the coast he picked out a spot--after being warned by the lookout that there were two large vessels standing off beyond the twenty-mile line, undoubtedly mother-ships loaded down with fresh supplies of contraband--where they could lie upon the surface of the water undetected by any one passing far above, or at such a distance away as the foreign ships appeared to lie.

a Caucasian

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As on the previous occasion there chanced to be a never ending flock of beautiful white fleecy clouds passing along, with the sun shining most of the time, since the banks of vapor were "light-weight," as Perk poetically described them.