Chapter III

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

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

(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 Through all the great ship glided majestically on.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

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

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

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

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

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

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

plural of “caricature” — a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

From this reading How she lost it--is it not all related in indignant reports and letters and caricatures?

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

-ing form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

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

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

set up or found

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Through all the great ship glided majestically on.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Through all the great ship glided majestically on.

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

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

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

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

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

From this reading How she lost it--is it not all related in indignant reports and letters and caricatures?

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

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading How she lost it--is it not all related in indignant reports and letters and caricatures?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

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

From this reading How she lost it--is it not all related in indignant reports and letters and caricatures?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

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

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

the literary culture

From this reading How she lost it--is it not all related in indignant reports and letters and caricatures?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading How she lost it--is it not all related in indignant reports and letters and caricatures?

in a majestic manner

From this reading Through all the great ship glided majestically on.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

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

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Through all the great ship glided majestically on.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

with low volume

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading How she lost it--is it not all related in indignant reports and letters and caricatures?

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading How she lost it--is it not all related in indignant reports and letters and caricatures?

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

a result

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

propose a toast to

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

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

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

transport commercially

From this reading Through all the great ship glided majestically on.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

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

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

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

From this reading Through all the great ship glided majestically on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through all the great ship glided majestically on.

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

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

having come into contact

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

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

From this reading In response to each fresh salute of steam-whistle the bell was touched upon the deck--it was the quiet nod or smile of a prince in reply to the noisy complimenting of a Common Council.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading How she dared to charge a dollar for admission--how hapless sailors lost their lives--how she went to Cape May--and there black night rushes down upon the tale.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading There was an air of dignity and of grandeur in the size and movement of the ship; and as the public was not disappointed in her size, but found that she really looked as large as she had been described and represented; and as every circumstance of her arrival was propitious, so that she slipped quietly into her dock, like a ferry-boat--it may fairly be claimed that the _Great Eastern_ had already won the hearty regard of the New York public.